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    GlossaryEpidermal Necrosis

    death of outer skin cells causing discoloration and peeling

    Epidermal necrosis refers to the death of cells in the outermost layer of the skin, known as the epidermis. This condition can result from various causes, including severe infections, burns, or adverse reactions to medications, leading to symptoms like skin discoloration, blistering, and peeling. For professionals, it is crucial to identify the underlying cause to provide appropriate treatment and prevent further tissue damage.

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      community How to take care of the microneedler?

      in Microneedling  7 upvotes 1 week ago
      Disinfecting microneedlers is important to prevent infection, with suggestions to use high-percentage alcohol or denture tablets for sterilization. Rollers may cause skin damage, so stamps or pens are recommended for safer microneedling.
      If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      in Research  830 upvotes 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 Clearing the air on how non-surgical treatments really work

       17 upvotes 6 years ago
      Treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, microneedling, and low level laser light therapy, which aim to reduce DHT production, increase cell absorption and blood flow, and stimulate epidermal stem cells. It also stresses the importance of patience when using these treatments.