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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch A Fast-Growing Skin Lesion in a Dialysis Patient
A benign skin tumor grew quickly in a dialysis patient and was surgically removed.
research Deep Clustering via Center-Oriented Margin-Free Triplet Loss for Skin Lesion Detection in Highly Imbalanced Datasets
The new method improves skin cancer detection in imbalanced datasets.
research Eruptive Vellus Hair Cysts: Report of a New Case with Immunohistochemical Study and Literature Review
Eruptive vellus hair cysts are rare, benign skin lesions that are hard to treat.
research An Unusual Presentation of Pilomatrixoma
A painless cheek lump was misdiagnosed but later identified as a rare benign skin lesion called pilomatrixoma.
research An Unusual Presentation of Pilomatrixoma
A painless cheek lump was misdiagnosed but found to be a rare, benign skin lesion called pilomatrixoma, treatable by surgery.
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5 / 137 resultscommunity What are these spots on my scalp
A user noticed non-itchy, non-bleeding spots on their scalp while experiencing hair loss. Replies suggest the spots are likely sunspots or liver spots and recommend seeing a dermatologist; hair loss is attributed to male pattern baldness.
community Topical is superior to oral in terms of results (my theory)
The conversation discusses the use of topical minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss, with some users combining them with oral treatments. Users share their experiences and opinions on effectiveness, cost, and convenience, with mixed views on whether topical or oral applications are superior.
community Is this real chat? Finasteride -> fountain of youth and longevity drug?
Finasteride is discussed as a hair loss treatment with benefits like reduced prostate enlargement and skin aging, but it is not seen as a "fountain of youth." Users report mixed experiences, including side effects like decreased libido and dry eyes.
community With studies showing that 0.2mg Finasteride is almost as effective as 5mg at reducing DHT, why is every doctor prescribing 1mg?
Finasteride is prescribed at 1mg because it is FDA-approved and proven effective, despite evidence that 0.2mg may similarly reduce DHT. The 1mg dose is more effective for hair growth, and lower doses are less available.
community New and Interesting HairLoss Studies/Papers/Reviews
Hair loss treatments discussed include Dutasteride with Ketoconazole, tissue engineering strategies, and androgenetic alopecia therapies. Massage doubles follicular retention, improving treatment effectiveness.