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autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
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a JAK inhibitor for alopecia areata and other autoimmune conditions
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signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
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research A case of cicatricial alopecia associated with pemphigus: a case report
The link between pemphigus and the patient's scarring hair loss is still unclear.
research Review of applications of microneedling in dermatology
Microneedling is promising for treating various skin issues but needs more research to confirm its effectiveness and safety.
research Subcutaneous emphysema resulting from liquid nitrogen spray
Liquid nitrogen spray caused a temporary, harmless swelling under the skin in an elderly woman.
research Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp following topical ingenol mebutate for actinic keratoses
Two elderly men developed scalp inflammation after using a gel for skin lesions, which healed with treatment except for some permanent hair loss.
research Actinic Keratosis: Risk Factors, Clinical, Diagnosis and Therapeutics Aspects. Part I
Actinic keratosis is a sun-induced skin condition that can potentially turn into skin cancer and requires treatment to prevent malignancy.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity AH-001 another topical AR degrader beside GT20029, completed Phase I
AH-001 is a new topical treatment designed to degrade androgen receptors, targeting the root cause of androgenetic alopecia without the side effects of oral treatments like finasteride. It has shown a strong safety profile and good local tolerability in early trials.
community My skin is always dry and flakes like chalk (25)
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 can someone help me identify these pls
The user is experiencing diffuse thinning and inflammation despite using 2.5mg dutasteride daily, ciclopirox, and ketoconazole shampoos. They are considering treatments like hydroxychloroquine and JAK inhibitors due to suspected scarring alopecia and have faced challenges in obtaining a scalp biopsy.
community scarring alopecia awareness in this community
Lichen Planopilaris (LPP), a form of permanent hair loss, which can be mistaken for seborrheic dermatitis and is characterized by scalp itching, burning, redness, and dandruff. Treatment options discussed include steroidal creams, finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841.
community Starting Treatment for CCCA (scarring alopecia)
A male in his early 20s with CCCA (scarring alopecia) started treatment with Finasteride, Fluocinolone, and Doxycycline. Steroid injections were suggested but not yet done.