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research An Unusual Case of Tinea Capitis Presented as Erythematous, Hyperkeratotic, Scaly Plaque with Alopecia

July 2024 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal”

In this case study, a 45-year-old immunocompetent woman with tinea capitis exhibited an unusual presentation of the infection with a scaly plaque and hair loss, which responded well to treatment with itraconazole.

research An Erythematous Plaque With Overlying Alopecia on the Scalp of a Child —Diagnosis

September 2011 in “Archives of dermatology”

The child was diagnosed with cutaneous leishmaniasis.

research Alopecic Plaques in a Cook

March 2016 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas”

Stopping the use of a tight headband and using specific treatments led to partial hair regrowth.

research Erythematous Plaque on the Scalp With Alopecia

July 2020 in “Cutis”

This abstract describes a diagnostic case of a 37-year-old woman with an erythematous scalp plaque and unexplained hair loss, without concluding which condition it represents.

research Renbök phenomenon: Alopecia areata sparing psoriasis plaques

July 2018 in “Our Dermatology Online”

In this study, researchers examined the under-studied mechanisms behind specific dermatological phenomena such as co-localization, Wolf's isotopic phenomenon, Koebner's isomorphic phenomenon, and the recently described Renbök phenomenon, noting that only a few cases have been reported so far.

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community 23-M Using minox and fin everyday also consulted dermat he just said androgenetic alopecia and gives 2 serum for dandruff which is quite visible in scalp more like it's settled on scalp and when I scratch I found this

in Ketoconazole 7 upvotes 1 year ago

A 23-year-old male uses minoxidil and finasteride daily for androgenetic alopecia and is concerned about dandruff, which a dermatologist addressed with two serums. He uses ketoconazole shampoo twice a week to manage scalp issues.

community The ending of alopecia? Corticosterone inhibits GAS6 to govern hair follicle stem-cell quiescence

63 upvotes 4 years ago

Corticosterone inhibits GAS6, affecting hair follicle stem-cell activity, with potential implications for stress-related hair loss. Ashwagandha and Vitamin K are suggested for reducing cortisol, but their effectiveness is debated.

community DHT Harms Scalp Microbiome: DHT Itch is REAL

413 upvotes 1 year ago

Increased Malassezia and Cutibacterium in the scalp microbiome are linked to higher sebum production and inflammation in androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Treatments include ciclopirox shampoo, benzoyl peroxide shampoo, clobetasol propionate, calcipotriol, minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.

community Only 1.5 months into treatment - is this normal or too fast?

in Progress Pictures 16 upvotes 8 months ago

A 21-year-old started treatment for androgenetic alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis with oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, anti-dandruff shampoo, and a corticosteroid solution. After 1.5 months, they noticed increased hair density and are considering switching to oral minoxidil due to scalp issues.

community Insane shed 3 months on Fin + Min Oral

88 upvotes 3 months ago

The user experienced severe hair shedding after starting oral Minoxidil and Finasteride, possibly due to stress from a breakup. Many suggest the shedding resembles alopecia areata and recommend seeing a doctor immediately.

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learn Neem Oil

natural substance from Neem tree with medicinal and pesticidal properties

learn Alopecia Areata

autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss

learn GHK-Cu

Heard alopecia areata leaves scar-like spots? Some peptides are helping those areas regrow hair. Alopecia areata patches usually still have living follicles. Peptides are being studied as a possible add-on, but the evidence is small and early. See a dermatologist for treatment.

learn Salicylic acid

What makes alopecia areata different from other types of hair loss, and can topical Salicylic acid treatments help regrow the affected areas? Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition, and salicylic acid does not promote hair regrowth.

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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.

learn TDM-105795

What types of alopecia or hair loss conditions might TDM-105795 be designed to target based on current research? TDM-105795 may target non-scarring alopecia, particularly androgenetic alopecia.

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