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GlossaryGram-negative folliculitis

Gram-negative folliculitis is a bacterial infection of the hair follicles caused by Gram-negative bacteria, which are a group of bacteria that do not retain the crystal violet stain used in the Gram staining method of bacterial differentiation. This condition often occurs as a complication in individuals who have been on long-term antibiotic therapy for acne, leading to an overgrowth of these resistant bacteria. Symptoms include pustules and inflammation around hair follicles, typically on the face and neck.

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research Action of Isotretinoin in Acne Rosacea and Gram-Negative Folliculitis

175 citations, April 1982 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Isotretinoin is highly effective in treating severe acne, rosacea, and gram-negative folliculitis.

research Isotretinoin Treatment of Acne and Related Disorders: An Update

126 citations, October 1983 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Isotretinoin effectively treats severe acne and similar conditions, but has common, mostly reversible side effects, requiring careful patient monitoring.

research Acneiform Dermatoses

45 citations, January 1998 in “Dermatology”

Some skin conditions look like acne but are caused by drugs, and they usually get better when the drug is stopped.

research Top Ten Clinical Pearls in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris

15 citations, April 2016 in “Dermatologic Clinics”

Start acne treatment early to prevent scarring, consider antibiotic resistance, use maintenance therapy, and manage side effects carefully.

research Folliculitis

64 citations, January 2004 in “American journal of clinical dermatology”

Folliculitis is an inflammation of hair follicles that requires proper diagnosis and treatment based on the specific cause.

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community No side effects on pyrilutamide / KX-826 so far

in Research/Science 205 upvotes 2 years ago

User TopBack56 and friends tried pyrilutamide (KX-826) for hair loss without experiencing negative side effects. They observed fine vellus hairs but no thick hair growth yet, and plan to add GT20029 to their regime after safety trials.

community Winlevi for 1 month on scalp. Testing it out so y’all don’t have to.

in Treatment 52 upvotes 11 months ago

A user is testing clascoterone (Winlevi) on their scalp for hair loss and has noticed a reduction in scalp sebum after one month. They are also using other unspecified treatments and plan to provide an update after the second month.

community Pyrilutamide 5 months results (before, after pics)

in Progress Pictures 192 upvotes 1 year ago

Tae147 has shared results of using pyrilutamide, a 5% concentration topical solution applied twice daily, in combination with minoxidil, to reduce scalp itchiness and hair shedding. Other users have shared their experiences with the treatment, as well as questions about its availability on the market.

community Quit vaping/smoking = 80% less loss

in Research/Science 214 upvotes 5 months ago

Quitting vaping significantly reduced hair loss for a user who was a heavy vaper and also taking finasteride. Some participants suggest nicotine's vasoconstrictive properties may worsen hair loss, while others share personal anecdotes of hair improvement after quitting smoking or vaping.

community Dutasteride 1 year regression. Depressing. (With pictures for proof)

in Progress Pictures 14 upvotes 8 months ago

A user shared their experience of hair loss progression after one year on dutasteride, expressing disappointment with no improvement and considering other treatments like RU58841. Other users offered mixed responses, some seeing no change, others suggesting the hair loss might have been worse without treatment, and discussing the role of testosterone and DHT in hair loss.

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