Search
forLearn
1 / 1 resultsResearch
5 / 1000+ results![Chronic diffuse alopecia in women: a retrospective review of histopathologic diagnoses](/images/research/3522dbe9-b4b9-41c5-96b3-88bc2ade5de4/small/16400.jpg)
research Chronic diffuse alopecia in women: a retrospective review of histopathologic diagnoses
Most women with long-term, widespread hair loss need a tissue examination for an accurate diagnosis.
![Pinpoint white dots in the scalp: Dermoscopic and histopathologic correlation](/images/research/459dd64b-e379-4383-bbe0-3cc82c700348/small/26232.jpg)
research Pinpoint white dots in the scalp: Dermoscopic and histopathologic correlation
Small white dots on the scalp seen with a dermoscope correspond to sweat ducts and vary with different hair disorders.
![Journal Watch](/images/research/9bec16db-855f-409f-9e49-2b0562f161cc/small/15461.jpg)
research Journal Watch
A test for nail fungus was most accurate with PAS stain, low-dose spironolactone helped two-thirds of acne patients, metformin reduced symptoms of HIV-related fat distribution changes with some side effects, and skin examination with dermoscopy was better at detecting abnormal moles, while temporary tattoos can cause skin reactions.
research An Erythematous Plaque With Overlying Alopecia on the Scalp of a Child —Diagnosis
The child was diagnosed with cutaneous leishmaniasis.
![Psoriatic Alopecia in a Patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus](/images/research/b9fafd24-f2da-4fa8-aae1-d8a235830b61/small/24195.jpg)
research Psoriatic Alopecia in a Patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
A woman with lupus improved significantly from scalp hair loss after treatment, highlighting the need to identify psoriatic alopecia in lupus patients to avoid permanent hair loss.
Community Join
4 / 4 resultscommunity Dutasteride might be better for your hairline. Some people have more type 1 5AR activity in their scalp than others.
Dutasteride might be better for hairline due to varying levels of 5AR activity in scalps. Genetic tests can determine if finasteride is enough or if dutasteride is needed.
community The MPB itch aka DHT itch is very real.
Hair loss itch is caused by DHT attacking follicles and stimulating nerves. Finasteride users who respond well don't experience this itch.
community My scalp punch biopsy results🤔?
Female using Rogaine foam for hair loss had scalp punch biopsy, diagnosed with Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA). Doctor recommended starting Spironolactone 50mg.
community Most Recent Interesting Hairloss Studies: 10% Minox vs 5% Minox / Radio Rrequency Treatment for AA / Topical Ketoconazole / PRP+Minox vs Minox vs PRP / Alopecia as a systemic disease
Treatments for hair loss, such as topical minoxidil, platelet-rich plasma therapy with or without minoxidil, ketoconazole, non-abative radio frequency, natural products, finasteride and cortexolone 17 alpha propionate. The post evaluates the efficacy and safety of these treatments in various studies.