research Dermatophytosis Caused by Trichophyton Mentagrophytes in the Southern Chamois (Rupicapra Pyrenaica) in the Eastern Pyrenees
Two southern chamois in the Eastern Pyrenees had skin infections caused by a fungus.
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research Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp Following Topical Ingenol Mebutate for Actinic Keratoses
Two elderly men developed scalp inflammation after using a gel for skin lesions, which healed with treatment except for some permanent hair loss.
research Targeted Transgenic Expression of the Mutation Causing Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome Leads to Proliferative and Degenerative Epidermal Disease
The mutation causing Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome leads to severe skin problems and early death in mice.
research Alopecia in Dogs: Causes, Incidence, and Clinical Signs with Special Reference to Nutritional Alopecia
Alopecia in dogs is often caused by mange, flea and tick infestations, and nutritional deficiencies, especially in males and young dogs.
research Feline Superficial Pyoderma: A Retrospective Study of 52 Cases (2001–2011)
Skin infections in cats are more common than thought, often affect young cats with allergies, and need better treatments.
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community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied
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1 year 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 DHT Harms Scalp Microbiome: DHT Itch is REAL
Increased Malassezia and Cutibacterium in the scalp microbiome are linked to higher sebum production and inflammation in androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Treatments include ciclopirox shampoo, benzoyl peroxide shampoo, clobetasol propionate, calcipotriol, minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.
community 12 mo fin. 3 mo Min. time for me to leave the subreddit.
A user sharing their hair restoration results after taking finasteride for 12 months and minoxidil orally for 3 months; other users responding with questions and comments about the treatments used.
community Does melatonin dissolve in isopropyl alcohol
The conversation discusses making a topical melatonin solution for hair loss treatment, questioning if isopropyl alcohol can dissolve melatonin. Melatonin is soluble in lipids and alcohol, but it's unstable and should be mixed fresh regularly; it may help hair growth by affecting certain cellular signaling pathways and has anti-androgenic effects.
community UPDATE (29 Male) 1.25mg oral fin (16 Months) and 5mg oral min (6 Months)
A 29-year-old male has been using 1.25mg oral finasteride for 16 months and 5mg oral minoxidil for 6 months to treat hair loss. The replies indicate positive feedback on the treatment's results.