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research Outcomes of Tissue Expander Application for Scalp Reconstruction in Extensive Aplasia Cutis Congenita

4 citations , November 2015 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery”

Using tissue expanders for scalp reconstruction in patients with extensive Aplasia Cutis Congenita is effective and has minimal complications.

research Scalp Repair Using Tissue Expanders

11 citations , August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America”

This article discusses the use of tissue expansion combined with older surgical techniques to repair large scalp defects and reports no new clinical results.

research RBPJ Mutations Identified in Two Families Affected by Adams-Oliver Syndrome

112 citations , August 2012 in “The American Journal of Human Genetics”

In this study, two unique mutations in the RBPJ gene were identified and linked to Adams-Oliver syndrome, confirming impaired DNA binding of mutated RBPJ as a factor in this rare genetic disorder.

research Hair Loss in Children

July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks”

This chapter details the causes and diagnostic process of pediatric alopecia, including trichoscopic findings, but reports no new clinical results.

research Severe Hypernatremia as Presentation of Netherton Syndrome

November 2023 in “Global Medical Genetics”

This case report describes a 1-month-old male infant with Netherton syndrome, characterized by severe hypernatremia, skin and scalp issues, highlighting the syndrome's complications, including growth retardation and infection risks in early life.

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community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

in Research 830 upvotes 2 years 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 Finasteride is a risk in pregnancy with unprotected sex

118 upvotes 6 years ago

Finasteride may pose a risk during pregnancy, so using a condom is recommended if a partner is pregnant. It is advised to stop finasteride before trying to conceive due to potential effects on fetal development.

community Stopped taking 1mg Fin September 2024 - 3 months later….

in Progress Pictures 799 upvotes 1 year ago

The user stopped finasteride for three months to try for a baby but continued using minoxidil and micro-needling. They are concerned about hair shedding and plan to resume finasteride after the baby is born.

community if Post Finasteride Syndrome is real. Why is it only the negative effects and not positive have log term effect?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 63 upvotes 5 months ago

Finasteride is used for hair loss, with mixed reports of no side effects and claims of long-term negative effects known as Post Finasteride Syndrome (PFS). The conversation debates the existence and causes of PFS, with differing opinions on whether it is psychological or real.

community Stopping Dutasteride to have a baby

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 70 upvotes 1 year ago

A user plans to stop Dutasteride to conceive a child, seeking advice on hair maintenance. Suggestions include switching to Finasteride, but many emphasize prioritizing child safety.

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