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GlossaryTopical Steroid (corticosteroid cream)

medication applied to skin to reduce inflammation and immune response

A topical steroid, also known as a topical corticosteroid, is a medication applied directly to the skin to reduce inflammation and suppress the immune response. It is commonly used to treat conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and alopecia areata by decreasing redness, swelling, and itching.

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learn Alopecia Areata

autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss

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research How I Treat Alopecia Areata

April 1969 in “Postgraduate medicine”

Use corticosteroid cream and triamcinolone injections for treating alopecia areata, and consider wigs and tranquilizers for support.

research Alopecia Totalis: Significant Hair Regrowth with Fluocinolone Acetonide Cream

22 citations, March 1963 in “Archives of dermatology”

A woman regrew her hair significantly using a corticosteroid cream with a plastic cover.

research Scar Tissue Grafting: Concerns and Recommendations in Cosmetic Surgery

August 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

Use steroid creams without parabens and educate on hair transplant techniques to improve cosmetic surgery outcomes.

research A 21-Day-Old Boy with an Annular Eruption

6 citations, January 2014 in “Pediatric annals”

A 21-day-old baby had a skin rash that didn't improve with cream and wasn't caused by a fungus.

research Telogen Effluvium in the New SARS-CoV-2 Era

4 citations, March 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

COVID-19 and related stress may increase hair loss known as Telogen effluvium.

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community Rare Non responder to Finasteride, Dutasteride, and oral minoxidil

in Minoxidil 78 upvotes 7 months ago

A user did not respond to finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil for hair loss after four years of treatment and is considering scalp micropigmentation (SMP). Other users suggest the hair loss pattern may indicate alopecia areata and recommend seeing a dermatologist.

community This and ketoconazole 2% life changing

in Ketoconazole 68 upvotes 11 months ago

The post discusses the user's experience with hair loss treatment using finasteride, clobetasol propionate, and ketoconazole shampoo. The conversation warns about the potential side effects of clobetasol, a powerful topical steroid, and emphasizes its short-term usage.

community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

in Research 692 upvotes 1 month 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 Unofficial Dermapen/Roller Guide

in Treatment 258 upvotes 5 years ago

Treatments for hair loss, including microneedling (dermarolling and dermapen) and the use of minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. It provides detailed information about cost and usage of the various treatments, as well as potential side effects.

community AA and Hirsutism but T levels are normal

in Female 6 upvotes 3 years ago

27-year-old female experiences aggressive hair thinning and hirsutism despite normal testosterone levels. Spironolactone and 2% minoxidil were ineffective; high DHEA sulfate levels may be the cause.

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