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research Skin Conditions in Figure Skaters, Ice-Hockey Players, and Speed Skaters
Ice-skating athletes often have skin problems due to cold, infections, and inflammation, needing careful treatment and prevention.
research Cutaneous Manifestations of HIV Infection Other Than Kaposi's Sarcoma: Clinical and Histologic Aspects
HIV can cause various severe or unusual skin conditions that help indicate the presence and stage of the disease.
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A community dermatology event in Delhi showed a high need for follow-up and awareness about skin conditions.
research The Assessment of Dermatological Needs in Resource-Poor Regions
Skin diseases are very common in poor areas, and there's a need for affordable ways to manage and improve skin health.
research Prevalence and Pattern of Skin Disorders Among Children Living in Orphanages in Fayoum and Giza Governorates, Egypt
Most children in orphanages in Fayoum and Giza have skin disorders, mainly noninfectious, and need better hygiene and emotional care.
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5 / 695 resultscommunity Got a microscope camera. Here’s the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair
A user who shared progress pictures of their scalp using a microscope camera, demonstrating the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair. Various explanations for the cause of this were discussed, such as DHT build-up in scalp sebum causing an autoimmune response leading to inflammation and eventual hair loss, with some suggesting a do-it-yourself treatment involving adding ascorbic acid powder to shampoo.
community Scalp inflammation let’s talk about it?
Scalp inflammation can cause hair thinning and may be related to diet, infections, or conditions like psoriasis. Treatments suggested include using Nizoral shampoo and checking vitamin levels.
community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied
Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.
community Was she on Fin & Min? Crazy genetics I guess
The conversation is about a 60-year-old woman with no grey hair and good hair condition, leading to jokes about her using hair loss treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride, despite being dead for 3500 years. Some commenters speculate on genetics and the absence of hair loss conditions.
community First 3 pics are at 6 months .5 mg fin daily, last 3 are 13 months
The user experienced improved hair at 6 months using 0.5 mg finasteride daily but noticed more scalp visibility and potential hair loss at 13 months, questioning if this was due to shedding or the treatment not working. Some respondents suggested the possibility of a shed or scalp inflammation, while others observed improvements or advised checking for underlying scalp conditions.