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GlossaryErythema

redness of the skin due to increased blood flow

Erythema refers to the redness of the skin caused by increased blood flow to the capillaries in the affected area. This condition can result from various factors, including inflammation, infection, or physical irritation, and is often seen in conditions like sunburn, allergic reactions, or certain skin diseases.

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research Cutaneous Manifestations at Saphenous Vein Harvest Site Among Iraqi Patients with Coronary Artery Bypass Graft

3 citations , January 2012 in “Journal of cosmetics, dermatological sciences and applications”

Many Iraqi patients had skin problems at the site where a vein was taken for heart surgery.

research The Nutritional Approach to Experimental Dermatology: Nutritional Dermatoses in the Rat

22 citations , August 1940 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”

Rats with a pellagra-like skin condition were cured by a vitamin found in yeast, later identified as vitamin B6.

research Diagnosis Directs Treatment in Fungal Infections of the Skin

17 citations , October 2015 in “PubMed”

Proper diagnosis is essential for effective treatment of skin fungal infections.

research Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp: A Pathogenetic Mystery and Therapeutic Challenge

July 2022 in “Dermatology Reports”

A rare scalp condition called Erosive pustular dermatosis is hard to diagnose and treat.

research Kerion

10 citations , May 2017 in “CMAJ. Canadian Medical Association journal”

The boy had a fungal scalp infection called kerion, which was cured with oral antifungal medication.

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

nkrata 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 Hair Remedies that Don't Work for Anybody Seeking Hair Regrowth

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Hair loss treatments discussed include minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. Salon products and supplements generally don't work for hair regrowth unless there's a severe nutritional deficiency, while hormonal treatments like estrogen and spironolactone can be effective.