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GlossaryEosinophilia

elevated eosinophil count in the bloodstream

Eosinophilia refers to an elevated level of eosinophils, a type of white blood cell, in the bloodstream. Eosinophils play a role in the body's immune response, particularly in combating parasitic infections and in allergic reactions. High eosinophil counts can be indicative of various conditions, including allergies, asthma, parasitic infections, and certain autoimmune diseases.

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research Hair and Nail Adverse Events During Treatment with Targeted Therapies for Metastatic Melanoma

April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

People with certain allergic conditions or higher white blood cell counts have more severe hair loss, and treating hair and nail side effects early in melanoma therapy can improve quality of life.

research Rare Diagnosis of a Proliferating Pilar Tumor in a Facial Hairline Cyst

March 2022 in “Folia Medica Indonesiana”

The lump on a woman's scalp was a rare, potentially cancerous tumor from the hair follicle, not a common cyst.

research Eosinophilic Pustular Folliculitis (Ofuji’s Disease) Without Macroscopic Pustules

2 citations , July 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

EPF can occur without visible pustules.

research Miscellaneous Skin Diseases

January 2018

The chapter concludes that certain skin diseases in bovines cause symmetrical, non-painful lesions and temporary hair loss due to stress.

research Eosinophilic Folliculitis of the Scalp Associated with PD-1/PDL1 Inhibitors

9 citations , April 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”

Immune checkpoint inhibitors can cause scalp inflammation and hair follicle issues.

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The person is experiencing sudden hair loss for six months and treatments like dutasteride, minoxidil, and vitamins are not working. Another person suggests the hair loss might not be androgenetic alopecia but could be telogen effluvium or an inflammatory condition.

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The user has been experiencing hair thinning despite taking finasteride and minoxidil for six months. Bloodwork suggests a vitamin D deficiency, and users recommend consulting a doctor and possibly supplementing vitamin D.