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October 2020 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran”
This study reported complete clinical clearance of tinea capitis in a 3-year-old boy after 8 weeks of treatment with oral griseofulvin and ketoconazole shampoo.
August 2025 in “Bioscientia Medicina Journal of Biomedicine and Translational Research”
In this case study, a 3-year-old with tinea capitis achieved complete resolution following treatment, highlighting hair salons as potential indirect transmission sites for infection and emphasizing trichoscopy's diagnostic value when traditional signs like Wood’s lamp fluorescence are missing.
January 2021 in “Advances in health sciences research/Advances in Health Sciences Research”
This case report describes two siblings with graypatch tinea capitis, highlighting exposure to cats and inappropriate corticosteroid use as risk factors, and treatment with griseofulvin and terbinafine.
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August 1971 in “The American Journal of Medicine”
This report suggests that in vitiligo, melanocytes may be destroyed by the same factors necessary for melanin production, contributing to the skin's depigmentation.
The user experienced side effects from minoxidil, including hirsutism and facial changes, and switched to castor oil, which has not caused similar side effects. They continue using microneedling and dutasteride, reporting minor hair shedding but no significant hair loss.
The user used oral finasteride, topical minoxidil foam, a derma roller, keto shampoo, Hims thick fix shampoo, hair dye, and rosemary oil for hair restoration. They reported no side effects and noted significant improvement, especially in the hairline.
A 66-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth using topical finasteride for 5 years and oral minoxidil for 3.5 years, with no side effects. He is now switching from finasteride to topical dutasteride 0.1% to potentially improve results further.
RT1640, a combination of cyclosporin A, minoxidil, and RT175, is discussed as a potential treatment for hair regrowth and repigmentation. The unique formulation aims to enhance hair follicle growth and restore hair pigment without the negative side effects of immunosuppressants.
A 48-year-old male experienced hair regrowth after using oral finasteride for 3 years, despite stopping due to side effects like depression and low energy. He achieved a fuller look with styling techniques and reported using organic shampoo and herbal treatments.
Will scalp micropigmentation work with gray hair?Providers say SMP can be matched to gray hair using lighter or gray-scale pigments. Dark pigment can contrast with white hair and may need adjusting at touch-ups.