Is There a Rationale for the Use of Lymecycline for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia?

    January 2024 in “ Dermatology practical & conceptual ”
    Flavia Oliveira Xavier de Brito, Rita Fernanda Cortez de Almeida, Sidney Frattini, Carlos Baptista Barcauí, Michela Starace, Daniel Fernandes Melo
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    TLDR Lymecycline may help with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia but needs more research.
    The study explores the potential use of lymecycline, an antibiotic, for treating Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia (FFA), a type of scarring hair loss. The authors reviewed existing literature and clinical data to assess the efficacy and safety of lymecycline in FFA patients. They found that lymecycline's anti-inflammatory properties could be beneficial in managing FFA symptoms, although more extensive clinical trials are needed to confirm its effectiveness. The study concludes that while preliminary results are promising, lymecycline should be considered as part of a broader treatment strategy for FFA.
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      in Chat  12 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user has been using dutasteride, lymecycline, betamethasone, and minoxidil for hair loss but struggles with eczema and dry skin. They feel hopeless as no treatments or moisturizers have helped, and they are concerned about their appearance due to their soft facial features.

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      in Transgender  6 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user underwent a biopsy two years ago and was diagnosed with keratosis pilaris, leading to hair issues. They tried treatments including Minoxidil, betamethasone, lymecycline, topical Accutane, and dutasteride, as well as diet changes, without improvement in hair thickness or skin dryness.

      community 2 Years Fin 1mg ED + 7 1/2 months Min topical 1x ED results

      in Progress Pictures  77 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 20-year-old with diffuse hair thinning has been using finasteride daily for 2 years and added topical minoxidil once daily at night for the past 7.5 months, seeing improved results. They are switching to oral minoxidil for convenience and will update on the outcome.

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      in Chat  108 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The "DHT itch" is real and likely due to inflammation at the hair follicle, exacerbated by increased testosterone or androgens. Treatments mentioned include dutasteride, minoxidil, finasteride, and various topical solutions.

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