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research Pattern of dermatological involvement in early postmenopausal period: a cross sectional study
Early postmenopausal women often experience skin issues like vaginal dryness, swallowing difficulties, hair loss, and uncommonly, keratoderma and hirsutism, but many are unaware these are related to menopause.
research D ERMATOLOGICAL MANIFESTATIONS - ARE THEY SPECIFIC MARKERS FOR SYSTEMIC INVOLVEMENT IN SLE ?
Certain skin symptoms can help detect and manage systemic lupus.
research Severity grading of dermatological emergencies based on comorbidities and systemic involvement: An observational study
Skin emergency severity rises with other health issues and affects multiple organs; a new grading system can improve patient care.
research AB0698 SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS OVER 80 YEARS OF AGE: A RETROSPECTIVE COHORT OF VERY LATE-ONSET IN A THIRD LEVEL HOSPITAL
Older men with late-onset lupus have a higher mortality rate than women.
research Dermatology position paper on the revision of the 1982 ACR criteria for systemic lupus erythematosus
The paper concludes that the 1982 criteria for diagnosing systemic lupus erythematosus need updating to improve accuracy and involve dermatologists in the process.
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5 / 66 resultscommunity Hair loss after COVID or vaccination isn’t “made up” but it’s also not what TikTok makes it sound like
COVID and COVID vaccination can trigger hair loss, primarily telogen effluvium, due to stress and immune system activation. Proper diagnosis and addressing factors like nutrition and stress are crucial for recovery.
community He used Dutasteride for 20 years. Interview
Dutasteride has been used for 20 years with some hair thickness improvement but no dramatic regrowth. The user also experimented with minoxidil, tretinoin, and peptides like BPC 157 for potential benefits in hair density and quality.
community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied
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 HLT Megathread on HMI-115 (key takeaways in comments)
HMI-115, a newly discovered hair loss treatment that could potentially be effective for those with diffuse thinning and telogen effluvium. It is based on prolactin receptor antagonist signaling and has already undergone Phase I trials in women, with potential commercialization by 2027.
community Efficacy and Tolerability of N-Acetyl-Cysteine for Treatment of The Early-onset Androgenetic Alopecia in Men
N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC) was found to improve hair parameters in men with early-onset androgenetic alopecia, showing increased terminal hair count and decreased vellus hair count, with good tolerability. NAC, used alone or with minoxidil, may help due to its antioxidant properties, though its effectiveness can vary among individuals.