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research Analysis of hair follicle penetration of lidocaine and fluorescein isothiocyanate-dextran 4 kDa using hair follicle-plugging method

19 citations , April 2013 in “Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy”

This study highlights the significance of the hf pathway for the skin permeation of ionized and hydrophilic high molecular compounds, and the usefulness of hf-plugging in evaluating their skin permeability.

$Treatment of Refractory Folliculitis Decalvans With the Topical JAK Inhibitor Tofacitinib$

research 43647 Treatment of Refractory Folliculitis Decalvans with the Topical JAK Inhibitor Tofacitinib

September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

Topical tofacitinib helped a man with severe scalp condition after other treatments failed.

Analysis of the Pretreatment Effect of Ethanol on the Stratum Corneum and Hair Follicular Penetration of Drugs Using the Hair Follicle Plugging Method

research Analysis of the Pretreatment Effect of Ethanol on the Stratum Corneum- and Hair Follicular-Penetration of Drugs Using the Hair Follicle-Plugging Method

10 citations , January 2014 in “Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin”

This study found that hair follicle-plugging reduced skin permeation of certain model drugs, with effects varying based on EtOH pretreatment and the drug being evaluated.

research Ketoconazole shampoo-induced hair discoloration,

1 citations , November 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology”

Ketoconazole shampoo can cause rare pink hair discoloration.

research A 5-year Retrospective Study on Alopecia in a Tertiary Hospital in Southern Nigeria

2 citations , October 2020 in “Research Journal of Health Sciences”

This study documented that discoid lupus erythematosus was the most common cause of alopecia among patients at a dermatology outpatient clinic in Nigeria from 2014 to 2019.

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community Due to the virus, I can't get rubbing alcohol to sterilize my dermaroller after use. Would Listerine work as an alternative?

6 years ago

The conversation is about using Listerine as an alternative to rubbing alcohol for sterilizing a dermaroller due to unavailability. The ingredients of Listerine are listed to determine its suitability.

community Dutasteride Isn't Working? Get a Scalp Biopsy NOW

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 19 upvotes 1 year ago

Dutasteride may not be effective for everyone due to underlying issues, suggesting scalp biopsies for further diagnosis. Users discuss using higher doses of dutasteride, topical treatments, minoxidil, and pyrilutamide for hair loss management.

community Adam Scott and Rob Lowe talk about both taking finasteride for years starting at :38 seconds in

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 632 upvotes 1 year ago

Adam Scott and Rob Lowe have used finasteride for over 20 years to maintain their hair without significant negative effects. Many Hollywood celebrities use finasteride, minoxidil, and other treatments for hair loss, despite some concerns about side effects.

community Topical finasteride solution: Did my pharmacy simply dissolve finasteride tablets?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 7 upvotes 1 year ago

A user received a topical finasteride solution from a pharmacy, which likely dissolved finasteride tablets instead of using pure finasteride powder, resulting in sediment. The user expressed dissatisfaction, expecting pure powder, and discussed the pros and cons of DIY solutions and the use of minoxidil with finasteride.

community Not balding just low density hair

597 upvotes 5 months ago

A person with low-density hair likely experiencing diffuse thinning. Suggested treatments include finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride.

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