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Glossary Antibiotic Resistance

bacteria evolve to survive drugs meant to kill them

Antibiotic resistance, also known as antimicrobial resistance (AMR), occurs when bacteria evolve mechanisms to withstand the drugs designed to kill them. This makes standard treatments less effective, leading to persistent infections and increasing the risk of spreading resistant strains.

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research 608 A clinical study to test the efficacy of VB1953 in clindamycin non-responder acne patients with antibiotic-resistant P. acnes

1 citations , April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

This study concluded that the topical gel VB1953 reduced inflammatory and non-inflammatory acne lesions and resistant bacteria in patients with clindamycin-resistant acne, showing promise as an effective treatment.

research The resistance mechanisms of bacteria against ciprofloxacin and new approaches for enhancing the efficacy of this antibiotic

238 citations , December 2022 in “Frontiers in Public Health”

This review discusses ciprofloxacin resistance mechanisms in bacteria and explores new approaches, such as combining it with other antibacterial agents, to enhance its effectiveness against resistant infections.

research A Multifunctional MOF Heterojunction for Combating Antibiotic Resistance and Promoting Regenerative Immunity

November 2025 in “ACS Nano”

This study reported the development of a pH-responsive microreactor that effectively targets infections by eradicating over 99.9% of MRSA and reprogramming the immune response to promote healing, achieving complete infection clearance and tissue regeneration in a 7-day period.

research Acne, the Skin Microbiome, and Antibiotic Treatment

134 citations , January 2019 in “American journal of clinical dermatology”

This review summarizes recent research on the skin microbiome's role in acne development and how antibiotic treatments affect skin microbes, but it reports no new clinical results.

research Scalp Bacterial Profile and Antibiotics Susceptibility Pattern in Patients With Primary Cicatricial Alopecia

January 2025 in “Annals of Dermatology”

This study reports that patients with primary cicatricial alopecia have distinct bacterial colonization and higher antibiotic resistance compared to those with non-inflammatory scalp conditions, indicating the importance of bacterial culture and susceptibility testing for targeted therapies.

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community I’m really tired of using minoxidil

in Minoxidil 42 upvotes 2 years ago

The user is frustrated with minoxidil's lack of results and is considering alternatives like oral minoxidil or finasteride despite concerns about side effects. Other suggestions include consulting a doctor, adjusting dosages, or considering a hair transplant.

community Study: There is 70x Higher Unconjugated DHT in Feces Compared To Blood Levels in Young Adults - Gut Microbiota Manages DHT Recycling and Metabolism

in Research/Science 194 upvotes 1 year ago

Gut microbiota significantly influences androgen metabolism, impacting hair loss treatments like finasteride. Probiotics, dietary changes, and fecal microbiota transplants may help manage DHT levels and improve hair health.

community Brotzu lotion update

87 upvotes 8 years ago

A new hair loss lotion by Dr. Brotzu, expected to regrow up to 5 years of lost hair, is set to be released by Fidia Farmaceutici. It claims to work like minoxidil and finasteride without side effects, but skepticism exists due to its classification as a cosmetic product.

community Regretting my hair transplant — 5 months in and still patchy/thin

in Progress Pictures 178 upvotes 7 months ago

The user regrets their hair transplant after 5 months due to patchy and thin hair, despite starting finasteride at the same time. Many recommend waiting 12-18 months for results and using finasteride and minoxidil before and after the transplant.

community Anyone else freaking out over their barber using those thinning scissors

in Chat 89 upvotes 1 year ago

Thinning scissors can worsen the appearance of already thin hair. Some recommend being clear with barbers and using Minoxidil for hair loss.

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