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research Dermatology Position Paper on the Revision of the 1982 ACR Criteria for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

109 citations , November 2004 in “Lupus”

The paper concludes that the 1982 criteria for diagnosing systemic lupus erythematosus need updating to improve accuracy and involve dermatologists in the process.

research Low-Power Laser Use in the Treatment of Alopecia and Crural Ulcers

July 1998 in “Proceedings of SPIE”

Low-power laser therapy is an effective, side-effect-free treatment that speeds up hair regrowth and crural ulcer healing.

research 3D Bioprinting in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: Current Concepts, Progress, and Clinical Application

August 2023 in “European Journal of Plastic Surgery”

3D bioprinting is advancing in plastic and reconstructive surgery, especially for creating tissues and improving surgical planning, but faces challenges like vascularization and material development.

research Pattern Hair Loss: Assessment of Inflammation and Fibrosis on Histologic Sections

7 citations , September 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Inflammation and fibrosis are not significantly different in pattern hair loss compared to controls.

research Low-Level Light-Assisted Photodynamic Therapy Using a Wearable Cap-Like Device for the Treatment of Actinic Keratosis of the Scalp

6 citations , November 2018 in “Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy”

A wearable cap-like device using light therapy reduced scalp skin lesions by 71% and was painless.

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community How ET-02 Works. Also no proof that it's better than Minoxidil. At least for now.

in Research/Science 44 upvotes 1 year ago

ET-02, a PAI-1 inhibitor, is not proven to be more effective than Minoxidil for hair loss. Other treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, PP405, and AMP-303 are also discussed, focusing on cellular senescence and oxidative stress.

community Why is Finasteride seen as “scary” for men, but hormonal birth control is totally normalized for women?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 749 upvotes 10 months ago

Finasteride is seen as risky for men due to side effects like erectile dysfunction, while hormonal birth control for women is normalized despite its side effects. The discussion points out a double standard influenced by societal and gender norms.

community Perifollicular Fibrosis and its role in androgenetic alopecia. Is Aminexil/Kopexil a must for anyone with AGA?

in Research/Science 4 upvotes 3 years ago

Aminexil/Kopexil may help reduce hair loss by addressing perifollicular fibrosis in androgenetic alopecia, but it lacks the extensive clinical backing of finasteride and minoxidil. Some users find it effective, but availability and cost are issues, especially in the US where it's not FDA-approved.

community microneedle, any long term users damage?

in Microneedling 35 upvotes 1 year ago

Microneedling is effective for hair growth, especially when combined with finasteride and minoxidil, but concerns exist about potential long-term skin damage. Users report increased collagen and elastin deposition, but the long-term effects on the scalp remain uncertain.

community Should I just switch to oral minoxidil + where do you get cheap oral minoxidil in the United States?

in Minoxidil 19 upvotes 1 year ago

Switching from topical to oral minoxidil due to scalp irritation and unsatisfactory results, while also seeking cheaper options in the U.S. Oral minoxidil is generally favored for its effectiveness and fewer application downsides, with CostPlusDrugs and GoodRx offering affordable prices.

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