research Evaluation of the Relationship Between Androgenetic Alopecia and Demodex Infestation
There's no significant relationship between hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) and demodex infestation.
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research Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Demodex Folliculorum Infestation: A Cross-Sectional Study in Peruvian Patients
People with Type 2 Diabetes are more likely to have a mite infestation called Demodex folliculorum.
research Demodex Mites
Demodex mites can cause skin issues, especially in people with weak immune systems.
research Method to Identify Demodex in the Eyelash Follicle Without Epilation
A new way to find eyelash mites without pulling out eyelashes.
research Demodex Blepharitis Mimicking Eyelid Sebaceous Gland Carcinoma
Demodex blepharitis can be mistaken for eyelid cancer, so careful diagnosis is crucial.
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5 / 6 resultscommunity Fixed redness & itching with tea tree oil shampoo. Hair also became thicker. Demodex may be the cause.
Tea tree oil shampoo resolved redness, itching, and increased hair thickness for the user, suggesting demodex mites as a possible cause. Nizoral was ineffective, but tea tree oil showed significant improvement over several months.
community [24M] - been taking oral Finasteride 1mg/day for 6 months + been using nanoxidil for 10 months, recently switched to Oral minoxidil 2.5mg daily - Literally no progress. What should I do? I dont have problem with budget, but I dont want to do something useless. Should I undergo PRP + exosomes? Ideas?
A 24-year-old male has been using oral Finasteride 1mg/day for 6 months and nanoxidil for 10 months, recently switching to oral Minoxidil 2.5mg daily, with no progress. Suggestions include getting a scalp biopsy, consulting a dermatologist, and possibly trying higher doses of oral Minoxidil or switching to dutasteride.
community Has anyone figure out how to deal with their itchy scalp when most ingredients aren't working?
The user has chronic itchy scalp and dandruff, unresponsive to ketoconazole, selenium sulfide, zinc pyrithione, coal tar, and salicylic acid. Topical steroids were also ineffective for long-term use.
community Vicious male pattern baldness TINGLING ITCH!
A user struggles with male pattern baldness and a persistent tingling itch on their crown, trying various treatments like aloe vera, tea tree oil, and Nizoral without success. Another user suggests the itch might be psychosomatic, linked to worrying about hair loss.
community Solving Hair Loss with Research at MIT
Hair loss treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, TDM-105795, and PP405. MIT is hosting a hackathon to find innovative hair loss solutions.