January 2026 in “Acta Dermatovenerologica Alpina Pannonica et Adriatica”
In this case report, a 62-year-old woman with suspected discoid lupus erythematosus experienced worsening skin and hair symptoms despite treatment with topical corticosteroids, immunomodulatory therapy, and hydroxychloroquine, leading to her referral to a tertiary dermatology center.
This article reports that while surgical excision is often the best treatment for SCC, intralesional cidofovir also showed success without systemic toxicity in the case discussed.
This case report describes a 68-year-old woman with benign mucous membrane pemphigoid and unusual keratotic plaques on her extremities, associated with longstanding mouth and eye symptoms and phalangeal swelling.
The conversation discusses potential future hairloss treatments, including SCUBE3, hair follicle cloning, and GT20029, with mentions of past disappointments like CosmeRNA and hopes for treatments like Verteporfin for infinite donor hair.
Minoxidil helped with temple regrowth, and finasteride improved overall hair appearance and stopped further hairloss. Minoxidil was also applied to eyebrows and eyelids, with noticeable gains, but was stopped on the beard due to bloating.
Gut microbiome imbalances can cause scalp inflammation and affect hair follicles, potentially leading to hairloss. Treatments include finasteride, peptides like BPC-157, TB-500, KPV, and lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise.
Stopping minoxidil for 10 days due to eye surgery, with concerns about hairloss. Most responses suggest a short break won't significantly impact hair, and emphasize prioritizing eye health.
Stopping minoxidil led to hairloss, but restarting it may help regain some hair, though not fully to the previous state. Using finasteride or dutasteride alongside minoxidil can improve chances of recovery.