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      Tinea Capitis: Trends in Spain

      research Tinea Capitis: Trends in Spain

      7 citations , May 2012 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas”
      Scalp fungus infections in Spain are a health concern, with changing causes and a need for better treatment and prevention.
      Spectrum and Burden of Dermatophytes in Children

      research Spectrum and burden of dermatophytes in children

      32 citations , June 2017 in “Journal of infection/˜The œJournal of infection”
      The document concludes that terbinafine is effective for treating scalp fungal infections in children and recommends not excluding them from school during treatment, while also highlighting the need for updated treatment guidelines due to changing infection patterns.
      Feline Dermatophytosis: Contagion, Diagnosis, and Treatment

      research Feline dermatophytosis

      55 citations , May 2014 in “Journal of feline medicine and surgery”
      Combining systemic and topical treatments, guided by weekly fungal cultures, effectively treats cat ringworm.

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      community DHT Harms Scalp Microbiome: DHT Itch is REAL

      in Research/Science  418 upvotes 11 months 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 Androgenetic alopecia is a skin disease: DHT-mediated skin disorders

      in Research/Science  65 upvotes 2 years ago
      Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) impacts various skin conditions, including Androgenetic alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis, by causing overactivity in sebaceous glands. Topical medications Tacrolimus and Clobetasol can reduce these inflammatory conditions, and treatments like RU58841, Minoxidil, and Finasteride may also be beneficial.

      community The 'DHT itch' is real - notes from a casual bodybuilder

      in Chat  115 upvotes 1 year 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.

      community "DHT Itch" and onset Seborrheic Dermatitis

      in Research/Science  76 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post and conversation discuss the link between DHT (a hormone), scalp itchiness, and hair loss. Some users share their experiences and treatments, including the use of fluconazole, corticosteroids, and ketoconazole shampoo, with one user suspecting minoxidil as a potential cause of their symptoms.