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research Isolated hair bacteria reveal different isolation possibilities under various conditions

July 2024 in “Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering”

This study identified 65 bacterial species from human hair with varying carbon metabolic capabilities and proposed a systematic way to evaluate their ease of isolation under different conditions.

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.

research CLINICAL AND LABORATORY EVALUATION OF AIDS TRICHOPATHY

35 citations , January 1993 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

In this study, most hair disorders among HIV-1 positive patients were associated with low helper T cell counts, with papulosquamous conditions like seborrheic dermatitis and psoriasis being the most common.

research Central hair loss in African American women: Incidence and potential risk factors

January 2012 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery”

Some African American women experience central scalp hair loss, often linked to a history of fungal scalp infection.

research The follicular microbiome in hair-follicle-associated inflammatory diseases: A systematic review

June 2026 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology”

This study reviewed 55 studies to assess the bacterial microbiome in hair follicles across different inflammatory skin and hair conditions, reporting shifts in the abundance of Cutibacterium and Staphylococcus among various diseases, though the causal significance remains unclear.

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community Scalp inflammation let’s talk about it?

in Chat 11 upvotes 1 year ago

Scalp inflammation can cause hair thinning and may be related to diet, infections, or conditions like psoriasis. Treatments suggested include using Nizoral shampoo and checking vitamin levels.

community Noticing hair loss after eating certain foods

3 months ago

The user experiences hair loss and scalp reactions after eating certain non-organic foods, leading them to adopt an all-organic diet which has stabilized their hair condition. Suggestions include using liver-supporting herbs and considering gut health issues like histamine sensitivity.

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 Finally Scalp Folliculitis-Free after 2 Decades of Suffering

64 upvotes 1 year ago

A 37-year-old male resolved scalp folliculitis by adopting a low-histamine diet and taking Vitamin A, Zinc, and Fish Oil, leading to better skin health and thicker hair. He warns about the potential toxicity of excessive Vitamin A intake.

community Scalp Inflammation Beyond Psoriasis: A Hidden Player in Hair Thinning

in Technology 54 upvotes 5 months ago

Scalp inflammation may contribute to hair thinning, with treatments like ketoconazole shampoo potentially helping by reducing inflammation. Some users report that DHT blockers and other treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 can alleviate symptoms associated with inflammation.

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