research A Case of Cicatricial Alopecia Associated with Erlotinib
This case report documents a 61-year-old woman treated with erlotinib who experienced the rare side effect of cicatricial alopecia.
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5 / 1000+ results research When Rare Meets Risky: Clouston Syndrome with Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma
This case report describes a patient with Clouston syndrome who developed squamous cell carcinoma, highlighting the need for regular follow-up in patients with chronic paronychia that do not respond to conventional treatments.
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Different nail disorders are treated by targeting their specific causes and using appropriate medications or protective measures.
research Hair and Nail Manifestations of HIV Infection
This abstract describes various hair and nail changes associated with HIV infection, highlighting telogen effluvium and onychomycosis as common manifestations, while noting that treatment for onychomycosis does not differ between HIV-infected and non-infected individuals.
research Skin Signs of Zinc Deficiency in Children: A clinical study in Jordan.
This study found that zinc deficiency is relatively common among Jordanian children with dermatological conditions, highlighting the need for careful assessment due to its subtle and varied clinical presentation.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Telogen Effluvium/Chronic TE and immune-related hair loss advice
Chronic Telogen Effluvium can be managed by avoiding inflammatory foods, exercising, staying hydrated, and using supplements like krill oil, saw palmetto, or licorice root. Minoxidil is discouraged due to its cost and potential for worsening hair loss, while castor oil is recommended to strengthen hair roots and reduce shedding.
community Fresh off the press: Dutasteride may cause chronic infertility
Dutasteride may cause chronic infertility by reducing semen volume and motility, with concerns about irreversible prostate fibrosis. Users consider switching to finasteride or using treatments like minoxidil and microneedling, weighing hair preservation against fertility.
community Could Finasteride theoretically induce chronic telogen effluvium?
A user experienced continuous hair shedding for 13 months after starting finasteride, suspecting it might cause chronic telogen effluvium, and considered switching to dutasteride or stopping medication. Other users suggested that finasteride doesn't cause hair loss, recommending dutasteride for more aggressive hair loss, while some advised against stopping medication.
community anti-androgens help with chronic seborric dermatitis ?! and hence diffuse thinning
An 18-year-old experiencing hair loss and seborrheic dermatitis has tried finasteride, dutasteride, and various shampoos without success. They are considering anti-androgens like RU58841 and KX-826 for oil control and dandruff reduction.
community Low level chronic allergies and hair loss
Hair loss can be influenced by chronic low-level allergies, and treatments like fexofenadine or topical cetirizine may help with regrowth. The user avoids finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil, and has tried Regenera Activa and PRF sessions.
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3 / 801 results- Could Botox be the unexpected solution for chronic hair shedding? Botox may help reduce chronic hair shedding by improving scalp blood flow.
- Is folic acid deficiency a common cause of chronic or sudden hair shedding? Folic acid deficiency can contribute to hair shedding but is not a common cause.
- Is Vitamin B12 helpful for both men and women experiencing chronic hair shedding? Vitamin B12 may help with hair shedding only if there is a deficiency.
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