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Glossary Follicular Ostia

tiny openings on skin where hair emerges

Follicular ostia are the tiny openings on the surface of the skin from which hair grows. These openings are essentially the visible part of hair follicles, and their presence and condition can be important indicators in diagnosing various scalp and hair disorders, such as alopecia.

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research Ichthyosis Follicularis With Alopecia and Photophobia

75 citations , September 1985 in “Archives of dermatology”

This report of ichthyosis follicularis in two boys discusses the challenges of distinguishing it from similar disorders, noting its rarity and unclear inheritance pattern without providing new clinical results.

research Ichthyosis follicularis, alopecia, and photophobia (IFAP) syndrome

71 citations , January 2011 in “Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases”

This article reviews IFAP syndrome, an X-linked genetic disorder characterized by ichthyosis follicularis, alopecia, and photophobia, and reports no new clinical findings.

research Keratosis Follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans

54 citations , January 1983 in “Archives of Dermatology”

This article presents two cases of keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans and reviews its features, highlighting characteristic progression from keratosis pilaris in infancy to cicatricial alopecia in childhood.

research Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans: a family study of seven male cases and six female carriers.

41 citations , January 1992 in “Journal of medical genetics”

This study described seven male patients and six female carriers of keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans, highlighting distinct dermatological and ophthalmic markers including follicular hyperkeratosis and corneal dystrophy.

research Ichthyosis follicularis, alopecia and photophobia (IFAP) syndrome treated with acitretin

40 citations , August 2005 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

In this case report, a 3-year-old male with IFAP syndrome showed moderate improvement in skin symptoms and corneal erosions but no change in alopecia or photophobia after 6 months of acitretin therapy.

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community New and Interesting HairLoss Studies/Papers/Reviews

44 upvotes 6 years ago

Hair loss treatments discussed include Dutasteride with Ketoconazole, tissue engineering strategies, and androgenetic alopecia therapies. Massage doubles follicular retention, improving treatment effectiveness.

community REVOLUTION in AUGUST: New possibilities according to Dr. Muñoz (pinacidil, cromakalim, diazoxide and nicorandil)

13 upvotes 1 year ago

Dr. Muñoz's discovery suggests that targeting potassium channels in fibroblasts could reactivate hair growth, offering new treatment possibilities for alopecia. Potential strategies include using minoxidil, diazoxide, and other potassium channel openers, as well as bioelectric devices and direct growth factor applications.

community [Discussion] Trichoscopy in sudden-onset AGA: Pathology and reversibility of "Yellow Dots" without 5AR-inhibitors?

4 upvotes 5 months ago

Hair loss treatments discussed include microneedling, minoxidil, tretinoin, finasteride, dutasteride, pumpkin seeds, saw palmetto, and scalp massage. The consensus is that finasteride or dutasteride is necessary for significant regrowth, while other methods may only slow hair loss.

community How is it possible for someone to be a non responder to ORAL minoxidil?

in Minoxidil 66 upvotes 2 years ago

Some individuals do not respond to oral minoxidil for hair loss, despite it generally working by improving blood flow to hair follicles. Factors like metabolism, drug interactions, and individual variations in the drug's activation may influence its effectiveness.

community Women here taking dutasteride for androgenic alopecia, did you lose muscle mass and gain fat out of no where?

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Dutasteride helped with hair loss but led to muscle loss and fat gain despite consistent diet and exercise. Hormone levels appear normal, but the user is considering further testing to understand changes in body composition.

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