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research Infectious Alopecia in a Child Day-Care Center

9 citations , December 1985 in “JAMA”

This article highlights the rising recognition of tinea capitis in children, noting a shift from Microsporum to Trichophyton tonsurans as the main causative agent, with potential implications for day-care centers.

research Infectious Alopecia in a Dog Breeder After Renal Transplantation

5 citations , September 2008 in “Journal of the Chinese Medical Association”

This case report describes a renal transplant patient with tinea capitis, revealing a fungal infection from Microsporum canis linked to her dogs, which resolved after treatment for both the patient and animals.

research Infectious events in patients with alopecia areata treated with JAK inhibitors: low burden and minimal impact on persistence in treatment

2 citations , May 2024 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety”

This study found that while infectious events may occur in alopecia areata patients treated with JAK inhibitors, these infections are usually manageable and rarely lead to permanent treatment discontinuation.

research Scalp Infection Caused by Mycobacterium abscessus Manifested as Patchy Alopecia in an Immunocompetent Female

2 citations , August 2023 in “Infection and Drug Resistance”

This study reported a case where a 46-year-old woman developed alopecia without itching or pain on her scalp due to a cutaneous infection from *Mycobacterium abscessus*, which was resolved after three months of antibacterial treatment, resulting in new hair growth.

Epidemiology, Management, and the Associated Burden of Mental Health Illness, Atopic and Autoimmune Conditions, and Common Infections in Alopecia Areata: Protocol for an Observational Study Series

research Epidemiology, management and the associated burden of mental health illness, atopic and autoimmune conditions, and common infections in alopecia areata: protocol for an observational study series

11 citations , November 2021 in “BMJ Open”

This study reviews the epidemiology of alopecia areata in the UK, focusing on its links to mental health comorbidities, autoimmune/atopic associations, and common infection incidences.

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learn Botox

What’s the science behind Botox injections for androgenetic alopecia? Small published studies and a 2025 meta-analysis report hair-count gains from scalp botulinum toxin injections, but nearly all of them lack control groups, and reviewers of the same literature call the evidence low-quality; the treatment is off-label and not approved for hair loss anywhere.

learn Alopecia Areata

autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss

learn Scalp Micropigmentation

Is scalp micropigmentation safe? Providers describe scalp micropigmentation as low-risk when a trained practitioner uses sterile single-use equipment, but that is a provider claim rather than a regulatory finding: pigment allergy, infection and colour change are documented risks of cosmetic tattooing.
Is there a risk of infection with scalp micropigmentation? Scalp micropigmentation has a risk of infection, but proper aftercare minimizes it.

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learn Ketoconazole

antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo

learn Neem Oil

natural substance from Neem tree with medicinal and pesticidal properties

learn Microneedling

technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth

learn Follistatin

Can follistatin be applied topically, or is it only effective through injections or systemic use? Follistatin is not effective when applied topically and requires injections or systemic use.

learn Hydrocortisone

Can hydrocortisone be used together with other treatments like minoxidil or steroid injections? Clinicians do use a mild steroid cream to settle the scalp irritation minoxidil can cause, but no verified trial tests hydrocortisone added to minoxidil or to corticosteroid injections, and prolonged scalp use risks skin thinning — combining it is a decision to take with a prescriber.

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community 1mg of finasteride/2 sessions of Kenalog injections/ Clobetasol (4 months into treatment)

5 upvotes 2 months ago

The user is undergoing treatment for hair loss using finasteride, Kenalog injections, and Clobetasol, along with vitamin D and collagen supplements. They are considering additional treatments like minoxidil and microneedling, and there is discussion about whether the hair loss is due to stress, alopecia areata, or a scarring condition like lichen planopilaris.

community HMI-115 update: Chime Biologics and Hope Medicine Enter Manufacturing Agreement to Speed up the Launch of First-in-class Antibody Drug HMI-115 Targeting Endometriosis and Androgenic Alopecia

110 upvotes 2 years ago

Chime Biologics and Hope Medicine are speeding up the launch of a first-in-class antibody drug, HMI-115, for endometriosis and androgenic alopecia. The treatment involves a series of subcutaneous injections, has shown promising results in phase 1, and continues to promote hair regrowth even after the treatment is stopped.

community Why Fin/Dut is always recommended. The top 10 reasons for hairloss in men.

2 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair loss in men is primarily caused by androgenetic alopecia, with treatments like finasteride and dutasteride often recommended. Other causes include stress, nutritional deficiencies, medications, and scalp infections.

community Thinning at 18, started treatment at 20, now 22 update and progress

in Treatment 43 upvotes 10 months ago

The user experienced hair thinning and was diagnosed with alopecia incognito and male pattern baldness. They are using minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride scalp injections, reporting gradual improvement with no side effects.

community formula 82D for diffuse androgenic alopecia (DUPA)

15 upvotes 1 year ago

The user is experiencing diffuse androgenic alopecia and is trying various treatments, including 5mg finasteride, loniten, and Formula 82D, which contains dutasteride, a steroid, and tretinoin. They report potential regrowth with Formula 82D, despite previous treatments being ineffective.

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