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    GlossaryCongenital Ichthyosis

    genetic skin disorder causing dry, scaly skin at birth

    Congenital Ichthyosis, also known as Ichthyosis Congenita, is a group of rare genetic skin disorders present at birth, characterized by dry, scaly skin that resembles fish scales. These conditions result from mutations in genes responsible for skin barrier function, leading to abnormal skin shedding and thickening.

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      Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      in Research  692 upvotes 4 months 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 I will never more buy any hairloss traitements in public pharmacy

      in Minoxidil  420 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user was embarrassed by a pharmacist's loud mention of "minoxidil" for hair loss, sparking a discussion on the stigma and unprofessionalism. Users suggested online purchases or different pharmacies for privacy and reassured that most people don't notice others' purchases.