research Serological Screening for Coeliac Disease in Vitiligo and Alopecia Areata
Vitiligo is not linked to coeliac disease, but a small number of alopecia areata patients may have it, suggesting they should be tested for coeliac disease.
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research Anaemia and Skin Disease
Some skin diseases and anaemia are related, and treating the skin condition can often improve the anaemia.
research Parathyroid Adenoma With Coeliac Disease: Primary or Quaternary Hyperparathyroidism?
A gluten-free diet and removing the parathyroid adenoma helped a girl with coeliac disease and high calcium levels start puberty.
research Letters to the Editor: Coeliac Disease Misdiagnosed as Trichotillomania in a 5-Year-Old Girl
A gluten-free diet resolved a girl's symptoms, revealing undiagnosed Coeliac disease as the cause.
research The Role of Diet in the Management of Psoriasis: A Scoping Review
Higher fiber intake may reduce psoriasis severity, but more research is needed for effective dietary strategies.
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5 / 22 resultscommunity Scalp, eyebrow, eyelash and pubic hair loss.
The user experienced significant hair loss on the scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, and pubic area, along with itchy, flaky skin and red patches. They have a history of eczema and dermatitis and suspect that stopping shampoo use and taking Ritalin may have contributed to the issue.
community Boyfriend’s hair transformation in 10 months 🥲
A boyfriend's hair improved significantly over 10 months using minoxidil, steroid cream, antihistamine cream, and wild growth oil, with a strict cleaning regimen. His partner's dedicated care contributed to the transformation.
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 Month 6 on oral fin/min no stabilisation at all still shedding big
The user has been on oral finasteride and minoxidil for six months without seeing hair loss stabilization and has started taking dutasteride twice a week. Other users shared their experiences with hair loss treatments, with one suggesting dutasteride might be more effective than finasteride.
community Autoimmune disease and balding
A user diagnosed with Crohn's disease is concerned it might contribute to balding. They have been using keto shampoo, finasteride, and oral minoxidil, which improved their hair but not significantly.