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Glossary Chronic Leg Ulcers

long-lasting leg sores that don't heal within six weeks

Chronic leg ulcers are long-lasting sores or wounds on the legs that fail to heal within a typical timeframe, usually defined as six weeks or more. They are often caused by underlying conditions such as poor blood circulation, diabetes, or venous insufficiency, and can lead to significant pain, infection, and reduced quality of life if not properly managed.

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research Skin grafting for the treatment of chronic leg ulcers – a systematic review in evidence‐based medicine

56 citations , March 2016 in “International Wound Journal”

This review concludes that autologous split-thickness skin grafting remains the gold standard for safety and efficacy in treating chronic leg ulcers, with greater success in venous ulcers.

research Chronic Ulceration of the Scalp Associated with Genetically Different Types of Congenital Ichthyosis: A Series of Four Cases

1 citations , December 2020 in “Acta dermato-venereologica”

Some scalp sores are linked to different inherited skin conditions.

research Hair-follicle transplant as chronic skin ulcer treatment

May 2022 in “Portuguese Journal of Dermatology and Venereology”

In this study, a case of chronic skin ulcer due to livedoid vasculopathy fully healed following hair-follicle transplantation, suggesting potential effectiveness of this treatment approach.

research Klinefelter syndrome and chronic leg ulcers

February 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

A man with Klinefelter syndrome had a leg ulcer that didn't heal well, even with treatment.

Chronic Nonhealing Ulcer in a Finger of a Toddler – A Rare Presentation of Hair Thread Tourniquet Syndrome

research Chronic nonhealing ulcer in a finger of a toddler – a rare presentation of the hair thread tourniquet syndrome

4 citations , October 2008 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

This case report highlights a rare presentation of hair-thread tourniquet syndrome in a two-year-old child, emphasizing that prompt identification and removal of the constricting fiber is crucial for successful treatment and prevention of tissue damage.

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community Iron D3 levels actually matter more else dht blockers wont work(yes they can keep follicle alive)

77 upvotes 1 year ago

Taking finasteride alone did not stop hair loss, but adding vitamin D3 and iron supplements improved hair coverage and quality. It's important to check and address deficiencies, but caution is advised with iron supplementation without medical guidance.

community I just made 60x of 5mg minoxidil sugar cubes

1339 upvotes 1 year ago

A user created oral minoxidil sugar cubes due to lack of prescription access, leading to a humorous discussion about unconventional and potentially unsafe methods of using minoxidil. The conversation highlights the lengths people go to for hair growth.

community Telogen Effluvium/Chronic TE and immune-related hair loss advice

5 upvotes 8 years ago

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

in Research/Science 643 upvotes 1 year ago

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?

5 upvotes 1 year ago

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.

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learn Botox

Could Botox be the unexpected solution for chronic hair shedding? Botox may help reduce chronic hair shedding by improving scalp blood flow.

learn Folic acid

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.

learn Vitamin B12

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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