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GlossaryComedones

clogged hair follicles, often called blackheads or whiteheads

Comedones are clogged hair follicles (pores) in the skin, often referred to as blackheads or whiteheads. They form when dead skin cells, oil, and sometimes bacteria accumulate and block the follicle. Blackheads are open comedones where the material inside the pore is exposed to air and oxidizes, turning dark. Whiteheads are closed comedones where the blockage remains under the skin, creating a small, flesh-colored bump.

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research Comedone Formation: Etiology, Clinical Presentation, and Treatment

103 citations, September 2004 in “Clinics in dermatology”

Blocked hair follicles cause acne, and studying tiny early acne spots helps understand its severity.

research Strategic Targets in Acne: The Comedone Switch in Question

47 citations, January 2015 in “Dermatology”

The best way to treat acne is to prevent healthy skin glands from turning into acne lesions by controlling the triggers early on.

research Discoid Lupus Erythematosus Presenting with Cysts, Comedones, and Cicatricial Alopecia on the Scalp

14 citations, May 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

The patient's scalp lesions stabilized with a combination of treatments after initial therapies failed.

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community Using essential oils as well as minoxidil?

in Minoxidil 6 upvotes 6 years ago

The conversation is about using a blend of coconut oil, peppermint oil, and rosemary oil with minoxidil for hair loss, and whether it's safe to apply this blend after microneedling.

community The 'DHT itch' is real - notes from a casual bodybuilder

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The "DHT itch" is real and likely due to inflammation at the hair follicle, exacerbated by increased testosterone or androgens. Treatments mentioned include dutasteride, minoxidil, finasteride, and various topical solutions.

community 2022 Official beginner guide for "I'm losing my hair, what can I do?"

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Hair loss treatments include Finasteride, Minoxidil, Ketoconazole shampoo, and Microneedling. Additional options are Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, and hair transplants.