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research Differential Diagnosis of Female-Pattern Hair Loss
Possible causes of female hair loss include androgenetic alopecia, telogen effluvium, cicatricial alopecia, and alopecia areata incognita; diagnosis and treatment require dermoscopy and histopathology.
research Keratosis Pilaris Is a Keratinization of Hair Follicles
Keratosis pilaris is a common skin condition where hair follicles get clogged with keratin, mostly on the arms and thighs.
research Acne Protection: Measures and Miseries
Acne can be treated but may cause emotional distress and mental health issues.
research Erythromelanosis Follicularis Faciei: First Case Report from Saudi Arabia
A 17-year-old in Saudi Arabia was diagnosed with a rare skin condition causing red-brown facial patches.
research Reflectance Confocal Microscopy of Adult Periorificial Dermatitis: A Case Report
Reflectance confocal microscopy helped tell periorificial dermatitis apart from similar skin conditions.
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5 / 63 resultscommunity New baby hairs are popping out. Question though: what are these black dots on hairline? Clogged pores?
The user is experiencing new hair growth after using oral dutasteride, topical minoxidil, and microneedling, but is concerned about black dots on the hairline, which might be clogged pores or dormant follicles. The user previously used a topical minoxidil/finasteride spray and had good results, despite a shedding phase after switching treatments.
community Oral Minoxidil - Multiple Facial Hair in One Follicle / Pili Multigemini Question
Oral minoxidil can cause multiple facial hairs to grow from one follicle, known as Pili Multigemini, leading to ingrown hairs and zits. Users report increased facial and body hair growth, with some experiencing fewer issues after switching to dutasteride.
community Dht kills hair, but no one says why?
DHT affects hair follicles, contributing to hair loss, but the exact mechanism is unclear. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are used to manage hair loss, though they may have side effects and varying effectiveness.
community I regret not starting Fin sooner. Even the color of my hair got so much stronger. Crazy!
The conversation is about using finasteride (Fin) for hair loss, with the original poster expressing regret for not starting it sooner due to improved hair color and strength. Users discuss their experiences with finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil, noting varying results and side effects.
community 41 years old with 10+ years of hair loss. 2 months progress on Topical Fin&Min, Dermaroller, DHT blocker shampoo, Laser Cap and B12, Biotin, D3 Vitamins
A 41-year-old with over 10 years of hair loss showed progress after 2 months using topical finasteride and minoxidil, dermaroller, DHT blocker shampoo, laser cap, and vitamins B12, Biotin, D3. Commenters are impressed with the results and suggest continued treatment and focus on health for further improvement.