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      research Animal Models of Psoriasis – What Can We Learn from Them?

      127 citations , April 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
      This review compares various rodent models that reflect aspects of psoriasis with human psoriasis and potential applications for research, reporting no new clinical findings.

      research Effects of Visible Light on the Skin†

      195 citations , January 2008 in “Photochemistry and Photobiology”
      This review discusses the effects of visible light on human skin, highlighting its role in pigmentation, thermal damage, and the treatment of several skin conditions, while noting limited sunscreen protection against it; no new clinical results are reported.

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      community DHT Itch and Oily Scalp Explained (and how to fix it)

       90 upvotes 3 months ago
      Malassezia overgrowth can worsen oily scalp and inflammation, contributing to hair loss. Treatments include antifungal shampoos, C6/C8 MCT oil, low-dose isotretinoin, finasteride, and dutasteride.
      If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      in Research  830 upvotes 2 years ago
      Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

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      signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss