research Chronic Crusted Scalp Lesion of an Elderly Male
An elderly man's non-healing scalp lesion was successfully treated with a strong topical steroid.
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Permanent alopecia as a manifestation of chronic graft-versus-host disease of the scalp: clinical, dermoscopic and histopathological observations
Permanent hair loss after a stem cell transplant can be a sign of chronic immune system attack on the scalp.
research Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Scalp Following Synthetic Hair Implantation: A Structured Narrative Review and the Seventh Case Reported in Literature
This case report highlights a rare occurrence of squamous cell carcinoma developing at the site of synthetic hair implantation many years later, emphasizing the need for vigilance when examining chronic scalp lesions in patients with such procedures.
research Plucked hair follicles from patients with chronic discoid lupus erythematosus show a disease-specific molecular signature
In this study, gene expression analysis of plucked hair follicles from scalp lesions was sufficient to differentiate chronic discoid lupus erythematosus from psoriasis and healthy controls, suggesting a non-invasive diagnostic potential.
research Adalimumab‐induced scalp psoriasis with severe alopecia
This case report describes a 37-year-old woman who developed scalp psoriasis and severe alopecia after taking adalimumab, with complete hair regrowth following treatment change.
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community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied
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.
community "Hair Follicle Stem Cells are quiescent 99% of the time and permanently reside in the hair follicle"
Hair follicles are mostly dormant but can be reactivated with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and microneedling. A new drug, PP405, shows promise for hair regrowth but may not be available until 2027-2028.
community 1 Year on Finasteride and 14 Months on Minoxidil and I Feel Like I am Not Stabilizing
A 20-year-old is concerned about hair thinning despite using finasteride and minoxidil for over a year. They are advised to manage anxiety, consider therapy, and possibly reassess their treatment plan, while others suggest checking thyroid levels and considering alternative treatments like dutasteride.
community Prolactin the Cause of Hair Loss? ABS-201 the Cure?
Prolactin may contribute to hair loss, but targeting its receptor won't cure androgenetic alopecia. ABS-201 could be a useful alternative or adjuvant therapy, similar to JAK inhibitors, but not more effective than HMI-115.
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community [29M] Living in Japan. Need advice on transitioning Finasteride brands, sourcing options, adding Minoxidil, and managing chronic scalp inflammation/burning
A 29-year-old male in Japan is seeking advice on transitioning Finasteride brands, sourcing Finasteride and Minoxidil without a prescription, and managing chronic scalp inflammation. He is considering adding Minoxidil to his routine and is concerned about diffuse thinning and persistent scalp issues despite following a dermatologist's prescribed treatment.
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1 / 801 results- Could Botox be the unexpected solution for chronic hair shedding? Botox may help reduce chronic hair shedding by improving scalp blood flow.