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January 2004 in “Journal of dermatological treatment”
This study reports that oral rifampicin effectively treated the pustular lesions of tufted hair folliculitis in a 47-year-old woman, with no relapses after one year.
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December 2011 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences”
This study found that dextran-based hydrogels promoted significant neovascularization and skin regeneration in mouse models of third-degree burns, without the need for additional growth factors or cells.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
This study found that in participants with notalgia paresthetica, 8 weeks of treatment with difelikefalin significantly improved itch intensity and increased the rate of strict completeresponse compared to placebo, starting as early as week 3.
The user has been using finasteride for four years and topical minoxidil with microneedling for a year but has not seen significant results in slowing hair loss. They are considering trying dutasteride despite concerns about its intensity, and others suggest trying oral minoxidil or combining treatments for better results.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling but later faced rapid thinning despite consistent treatment. They plan to switch from finasteride to dutasteride and consider oral minoxidil if the situation doesn't improve.
Blocking DHT is not a complete solution for hair loss; instead, altering the scalp's response to DHT may be more effective. Topical finasteride and minoxidil are current treatments, but future approaches may involve bioengineering, gene therapy, and inflammation control.
The user completed a Clascoterone study with no observable changes in hair loss and plans to try microneedling and Minoxidil next. They will microneedle weekly and apply Minoxidil twice daily, except on the night of microneedling, and compare results after six months.
The conversation is about the legitimacy and affordability of ordering a Minoxidil response test from TrichoGene, an India-based company, as an alternative to Daniel Alain. The user is seeking feedback on whether TrichoGene is a reliable option.