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research Surgical Excision of Acne Keloidalis Nuchae with Secondary Intention Healing
Surgical excision with natural healing effectively treats acne keloidalis nuchae without recurrence.
research Acne Keloidalis: A Review
Acne keloidalis is a chronic skin condition on the back of the neck in young black men, needing surgery for severe cases.
research Scarring Alopecia: Overview and Treatment Options
Early and aggressive treatment of scarring alopecia is important to prevent further hair follicle damage.
research Acne Keloidalis Nuchae: Risk Factors and Associated Disorders – A Retrospective Study
The study suggests that acne keloidalis nuchae is linked to conditions like pseudofolliculitis barbae, scalp infections, metabolic syndrome, and is more common in males with an average onset age of 25.4 years.
research Primary Cicatricial Alopecias
The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing rare hair loss disorders and that more research is needed to improve treatment strategies.
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5 / 433 resultscommunity I think I’ve finally found the reason for my hair loss
The user experienced hair loss since 2019 and tried finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, and ketoconazole shampoo without success. A scalp biopsy showed scarring and inflammation from folliculitis, indicating chronic inflammation was affecting treatment effectiveness.
community Microneedling advice - are there long term things to worry about and which product should I buy?
The conversation is about concerns and advice regarding microneedling for hair loss, with potential risks like chronic inflammation, scarring, and folliculitis. The user has been using minoxidil, finasteride, and stemoxydine with good results and is considering adding microneedling, with recommendations for using a dermastamp or pen.
community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied
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1 year 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.
community Why is my dermatologist strictly against derma stamping/derma rolling?
Dermatologists often advise against at-home microneedling due to risks of scarring, infection, and improper technique. Professional guidance is recommended for safe and effective use, with some users reporting positive results when done correctly.
community Hair Loss “Cure” for Inflammation: Topical Roflumilast
Topical roflumilast is effective for reducing inflammation in various scalp conditions like seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, and eczema, but not proven to stop scarring alopecia. Alternatives like apremilast and Vtama are also discussed for their anti-inflammatory benefits.