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    questionnaire measuring skin condition impact on quality of life

    The Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) is a questionnaire used to measure the impact of skin conditions on a patient's quality of life. It consists of 10 questions that assess various aspects such as symptoms, daily activities, and emotional well-being, providing valuable insights for both clinicians and researchers to evaluate the effectiveness of treatments and the overall burden of dermatological diseases.

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      community DHT Harms Scalp Microbiome: DHT Itch is REAL

      in Research/Science  414 upvotes 4 months ago
      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 Shaving is NOT accepting baldness

      in Shaved/buzzed  52 upvotes 2 years ago
      Accepting baldness and the various ways people try to cope with it, such as shaving, using medications like minoxidil and finasteride, or getting a hair transplant. Participants discussed how true acceptance of hair loss involves confronting difficult emotions such as grief for one's former appearance and identity, as opposed to simply superficially hiding it with a shaved head.