41 citations
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December 2015 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”
This review discusses the challenges and potential solutions in studying Demodex mites and their possible pathogenic role in human skin disorders but reports no new findings.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
In this study, embryonic skin fibroblasts from day E17.5 and postnatal day P5, but not E14.5, effectively supported hair follicle formation, indicating distinct developmental states and differentiation capacities.
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March 2022 in “IET Image Processing”
This study utilized ultrasound biomicroscopy to evaluate the anterior chamber in angle closure glaucoma patients, revealing that the anterior chamber angle is wider on the downside than the upside and identifying important parameters for potential laser surgery.
Corrections were made to a previous work on 3D printing a gel-alginate mix for creating hair follicles, but the main finding - that this method can help grow hair - remains the same.
This case series reported that three pediatric patients with hidradenitis suppurativa showed decreased frequency and severity of disease flares after treatment with oral finasteride, with no significant adverse effects.
Switching finasteride brands and splitting pills may cause temporary hair shedding, but sticking to one brand and consistent dosing might help. Creatine could also contribute to shedding, though there's no scientific proof.
The user has been using 1 mg oral finasteride for 16 months to slow hair loss and is considering switching to dutasteride due to continued hair shedding. They are avoiding oral minoxidil due to potential side effects and are exploring other options with a dermatologist.
A user experienced no reduction in DHT levels after 8 months of finasteride, despite initial improvement in hair loss. They are considering switching to dutasteride but are concerned about potential side effects.
A user is concerned that finasteride isn't working after 4 months and is considering switching to dutasteride due to severe hair loss. Others suggest continuing finasteride, adding minoxidil, and being patient.
The conversation humorously discusses hair regrowth progress using finasteride and minoxidil, with some users suggesting additional hair grafts. A user also inquires about mixing crushed finasteride tablets with minoxidil, seeking advice on dealing with the red film coating.