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antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Wolf's Isotopic Response: Trichophyton Rubrum Folliculitis Appearing on a Herpes Zoster Scar
A fungal infection developed on a herpes scar and was successfully treated with antifungal medication.
research Majocchi's Granuloma in a High School Wrestler
A high school wrestler's skin rash was cured with antifungal medication after a misdiagnosis and incorrect treatment led to a fungal infection.
research Folliculitis
Folliculitis is an inflammation of hair follicles that requires proper diagnosis and treatment based on the specific cause.
research Spectrum and Burden of Dermatophytes in Children
The document concludes that terbinafine is effective for treating scalp fungal infections in children and recommends not excluding them from school during treatment, while also highlighting the need for updated treatment guidelines due to changing infection patterns.
research Histopathologic Evaluation of Alopecias
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires careful examination of hair and scalp tissue, considering both clinical and microscopic features.
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community Someone please save me (19M)
A 19-year-old is experiencing hair loss and shedding despite using Dutasteride and topical Minoxidil for six months. They are concerned about potential infections like folliculitis and are considering stopping the treatments due to stress and hair loss from various areas, including eyebrows and eyelids.
community 23 Am I seeing decent progress? 9 months on minoxidil and 1g of finasteride
The user has seen significant hair regrowth after 9 months of using minoxidil and 1mg of finasteride. There is discussion about scalp issues like folliculitis and potential treatments, as well as concerns about finasteride's side effects.
community I think I’ve finally found the reason for my hair loss
The user experienced hair loss since 2019 and tried finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, and ketoconazole shampoo without success. A scalp biopsy showed scarring and inflammation from folliculitis, indicating chronic inflammation was affecting treatment effectiveness.
community Whats this thing on my scalp I tried killing it for over a year with salicylic acid and freeze off but it doesn’t help. Could this thing affect my follicles ? My hairloss started when this thing grew and minoxidil and fin haven’t been doing anything any other treatments?
A user's scalp issue that may be causing their hair loss and potential treatments, such as salicylic acid, finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and visiting a dermatologist.
community I solved my scalp inflammation
A user solved their 15-year scalp inflammation and related hair loss using Selenium Sulfide shampoo (Selsun Blue), noticing improvement after the first use and resolution after three uses. Others found relief with Ketoconazole shampoo, which also helps with hair loss.