2 citations
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February 1945 in “Archives of Dermatology and Syphilology”
This case report describes a woman with an unusual presentation of tinea capitis, noting diagnostic challenges as initial examinations found no mycelium or spores.
11 citations
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology”
This article reports a case of neurodermatitis where a combination of intralesional steroids, oral doxepin, and psychotherapy resulted in complete symptom remission and hair regrowth, highlighting the importance of addressing emotional factors in treatment.
1 citations
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March 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”
This case report describes promising results in treating poliosis circumscripta with exosomes and fractional picosecond laser, showing significant hair regrowth and repigmentation, though spontaneous repigmentation cannot be ruled out.
8 citations
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October 1989 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
In this study, researchers observed that purpuric, telangiectatic, lichenoid balanitis was the most common histologic pattern in cases of chronic pseudoerythroplastic balanitis, suggesting a possible link to lichen aureus.
Exosomes combined with fractional picosecond laser treatment were effective in treating androgenetic alopecia and promoting repigmentation in white hair patches. The role of exosomes in hair repigmentation, particularly in conditions like poliosis, is not well-studied.
A user with alopecia totalis, borderline universalis, seeks advice on getting into a Xeljanz trial or appealing insurance for coverage. They experienced significant hair regrowth but are now seeing hair loss again and want to try Xeljanz.
A 29-year-old male experienced hair loss and found improvement using a combination of onion hair oil, castor oil, ketoconazole shampoo, and aloe vera gel with vitamin E, while discontinuing minoxidil and finasteride due to side effects. He emphasizes the importance of scalp massage and oiling for hair growth and reduced hair fall.
Combining therapies like scyllo-inositol, alpha-ketoglutarate, and autophagy-inducing supplements may enhance hair growth and prevent hair loss. Reporting individual results can accelerate progress in hair loss treatments.
Androgenetic alopecia is caused by DHT affecting hair growth. Finasteride and minoxidil are used to manage hair loss by blocking DHT and promoting hair growth.
Does hair strand thickness decrease in men with androgenic alopecia? Can finasteride help restore it?Androgenic alopecia thins hair strands by miniaturizing follicles. The pivotal finasteride trials (1,553 men, 1 mg/day, two years) report increased hair counts and improved assessed appearance, but they measured density, not the diameter of individual strands, so the effect on thickness itself is not established.
Finasteride for alopecia: the definitive guide to using it correctly.Finasteride 1 mg daily blocks DHT and, in trials, slowed hair loss in most men over 6 to 12 months, though some men do not respond and the benefit lasts only while the drug is taken. It is prescription-only and carries a pregnancy contraindication.