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research Do There Need to Be Visible Lesions to Diagnose Tinea Capitis?

May 2024

This study reviews the diverse clinical presentations of tinea capitis, such as gray patches, a "black dot" appearance, and kerion, highlighting its complex differential diagnosis with conditions like alopecia areata and psoriasis.

research Significance of Dermoscopy in Acute Diffuse and Total Alopecia of the Female Scalp: Review of Twenty Cases

42 citations , January 2008 in “Dermatology”

This study reports that dermoscopy is a useful diagnostic tool for distinguishing acute diffuse and total alopecia of the female scalp from female pattern hair loss by identifying specific hair features.

research Follicular red dots in areas with an anatomic colocalization of alopecia areata and vitiligo

February 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

Follicular red dots can appear where alopecia areata and vitiligo overlap.

research Black dot tinea capitis caused by trichophyton rubrum in an adult female presenting with cicatricial alopecia

1 citations , January 2015 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology”

A woman's scalp infection caused by a fungus led to permanent hair loss and was hard to treat but responded to a specific antifungal.

research Reflectance Confocal Microscopy of the Yellow Dot Pattern in Alopecia Areata

39 citations , January 2011 in “Archives of Dermatology”

This study found that the yellow dot pattern observed in dermoscopy of alopecia areata corresponds to inefficient follicular structures containing hair remnants, as corroborated by reflectance confocal microscopy and pathological findings.

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community Why do some people (specially those with diffuse balding) experience more regrowth just with DHT blockers?

in Chat 41 upvotes 1 year ago

Diffuse thinners often experience more hair regrowth with DHT blockers like finasteride, possibly due to less DHT sensitivity and the presence of miniaturized, not completely bald, follicles. However, regrowth varies widely among individuals, influenced by factors like genetics, the stage of hair loss, and treatment methods such as minoxidil, microneedling, and dermarolling.

community I cannot sleep anymore, what should I do

7 upvotes 1 year ago

Finasteride may cause sleep disturbances, with some users experiencing insomnia. Reducing the dosage, switching brands, or trying Dutasteride might help.

community Clascoterone study going on right now

351 upvotes 2 years ago

A user is participating in a phase 3 trial for Clascoterone, a topical acne medication that may stimulate hair growth, and will share results after 6 months. They will have a section of their hair shaved and marked with a tattoo for the study.

community Reversed my hairloss without fin/min. 2023 December to 2025 April. IDK what happened.

565 upvotes 1 year ago

A user reversed hair loss using 10% sulfur soap, which reduced scalp inflammation and possibly demodex mites. The user did not use finasteride or minoxidil, suggesting inflammation may contribute to hair loss.

community [hair transplant] i always wanted long hair.

in Transplants 452 upvotes 1 year ago

A user shared their experience with hair loss and a hair transplant at the Scandinavian Hair Institute, using finasteride every other day as part of their regimen. They expressed satisfaction with the transplant results and decided against using minoxidil due to its inconvenience and potential side effects.

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