community GHK-Cu is reducing my Seb Derm Flare
GHK-Cu helped control Seborrheic Dermatitis and reduced scalp irritation, with no immediate change in hair fall or growth. Users reported reduced flakes and healthier skin using GHK-Cu topically.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Dry flakes from topical fin use
The user is experiencing white flakes and a greasy look from using a topical solution containing 0.025% finasteride, 8% minoxidil, 0.01% retinoic acid, and 1% hydrocortisone. Suggestions include reducing application frequency, using a brush to clean the scalp, and considering alcohol-free alternatives.
community Scientific Review: Caffeine shampoo does NOT stop hair loss. False claims and "fake" research. 19 References included.
Alpecin Caffeine shampoo is ineffective for stopping hair loss, with unreliable supporting research. Finasteride is effective in reducing hair loss by lowering DHT levels.
community Carbamide/Urea 10%. Does anyone have experience with this product?
Carbamide/Urea 10% cream effectively reduces irritation and flakes from liquid Minoxidil, improving absorption and reducing the need for frequent hair washing. Users discuss its moisturizing and exfoliating properties, with caution about potential pore clogging if used excessively.
community Will a salicylic acid shampoo help remove flakes caused from propylene glycol?
A user is experiencing scalp flaking from a finasteride/minoxidil topical solution and considers using salicylic acid shampoo to remove propylene glycol residue. Another user suggests trying a leave-in conditioner to address dryness and flaking.
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research A Comprehensive Pathophysiology of Dandruff and Seborrheic Dermatitis – Towards a More Precise Definition of Scalp Health
This review examines dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis, highlighting the role of Malassezia yeasts in inflammation and hyper-proliferation, and reports no new clinical findings.
research HHV-6A and HHV-6B in Drug-Induced Hypersensitivity Syndrome/Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms
This review discusses drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome and drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms, highlighting clinical features, potential viral reactivations, and treatment, but reports no new clinical findings.
research Development and validation of a new gas flame ionization detector method for the determination of finasteride in tablets
This study reported a simple and validated gas chromatography method to accurately measure finasteride in tablets, showing equivalency to the official method with no significant differences.
research Topical dapsone for folliculitis decalvans: A retrospective cohort study
Topical dapsone gel reduced flare-ups in folliculitis decalvans without side effects.
research AB0442 Real-life experience with belimumab in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE): control of disease activity and flares in a multicenter cohort
This study observed that in a real-world clinical setting in Greece, belimumab effectively controlled disease activity in lupus patients and allowed for a reduction in glucocorticoid dosage, with more pronounced benefits seen in patients who were serologically active at the start of treatment.
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