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research Immediate Post-Operative Folliculitis: A Foreign Body Reaction, Not an Infection

November 2025 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery”

This article reviews immediate post-operative folliculitis, emphasizing its self-limiting nature and differentiation from infective folliculitis, but it reports no new clinical findings.

research Differential diagnosis of the scalp hair folliculitis.

21 citations , September 2011 in “PubMed”

This article reviews prominent variants of scalp hair folliculitis and their differential diagnosis, but reports no new clinical findings.

research Infections, Infestations and Neoplasms of the Scalp

1 citations , May 2017 in “InTech eBooks”

This review discusses various scalp infections, infestations, and neoplasms but reports no new clinical findings; the authors emphasize the diversity of diseases from different origins.

research Pityrosporum species as a cause of allergy and infection

89 citations , May 1999 in “Allergy”

This article reviews the role of Pityrosporum (Malassezia) in skin conditions such as pityriasis versicolor, seborrheic dermatitis, and atopic dermatitis, and discusses treatment approaches; it reports no new clinical results.

research Hair and Scalp Infections

1 citations , July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks”

This review discusses various infections and conditions of the hair and scalp and provides diagnostic and management guidance, but reports no new clinical findings.

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community How to microneedle without infection

in Microneedling 5 upvotes 1 year ago

Microneedling can cause infections if not done carefully; users suggest using alcohol swabs and reducing needle depth to avoid issues. Proper sanitation and gentle pressure are key to preventing bleeding and infection.

community What’s the connection between folliculitis and hair loss?

in Research/Science 16 upvotes 1 year ago

Folliculitis may be linked to hair loss, with treatments including antibiotics, minoxidil, finasteride, and dietary changes. Users suggest seeing a dermatologist for proper diagnosis and treatment.

community Suggestions?

5 upvotes 12 years ago

The user is experiencing chronic folliculitis with scalp sores and is concerned about a receding hairline. They have tried various treatments including antibiotics, Nizoral 2% shampoo, and lifestyle changes, but are seeking further advice.

community Progress from fin 6 months use and minox 1 year 6 months

in Progress Pictures 94 upvotes 1 year ago

The user experienced significant hair regrowth using minoxidil for 1.5 years and finasteride for 6 months, with finasteride showing more noticeable results. They also tried ketoconazole for scalp infections but found it only provided temporary relief.

community Why is my dermatologist strictly against derma stamping/derma rolling?

in Microneedling 27 upvotes 1 year ago

Dermatologists often advise against at-home microneedling due to risks of scarring, infection, and improper technique. Professional guidance is recommended for safe and effective use, with some users reporting positive results when done correctly.

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learn Hair Transplant

What are the risks and side effects of FUE hair transplants? Providers describe most FUE side effects, such as swelling, redness, numbness and shock loss, as temporary, but FUE is surgery and the same sources report pain, infection, folliculitis and small permanent donor-site scars. Longer-lasting problems, including visible donor-area thinning or poor graft growth, are possible and are not covered by this provider survey.

learn Neem Oil

natural substance from Neem tree with medicinal and pesticidal properties

learn Scalp Micropigmentation

Is there a risk of infection with scalp micropigmentation? Scalp micropigmentation has a risk of infection, but proper aftercare minimizes it.

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 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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