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research Tacrolimus in Solution as an Option to Inflammatory Conditions of the Scalp
Tacrolimus solution is effective and well-tolerated for treating inflammatory scalp conditions.
research Inflammatory Tinea Capitis Mimicking Dissecting Cellulitis in a Postpubertal Male: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
A young man was initially misdiagnosed with a scalp condition but was found to have a fungal infection, which improved with antifungal treatment.
research Trichodynia: A Review of the Literature
Trichodynia is a painful scalp condition linked to hair loss and inflammation, often with anxiety, affecting more women and needing better treatment options.
research Trichoscopy Update 2011
Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing different hair and scalp diseases by their unique visual features.
research Tinea Capitis in Elderly Women: A Report of Four Cases
Tinea capitis is increasingly common in elderly women and requires accurate diagnosis with fungal cultures for effective treatment.
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community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies
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 Androgenetic alopecia is a skin disease: DHT-mediated skin disorders
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) impacts various skin conditions, including Androgenetic alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis, by causing overactivity in sebaceous glands. Topical medications Tacrolimus and Clobetasol can reduce these inflammatory conditions, and treatments like RU58841, Minoxidil, and Finasteride may also be beneficial.
community 25 months. Dutasteride, RU58841, Minoxidil, Microneedling, Nizoral, T/GEL, fixing vitamin D levels
User "manlycoffee" shares 25-month progress using Dutasteride, RU58841, Minoxidil, Microneedling, Nizoral, T/GEL, and fixing vitamin D levels for hair loss. Users discuss sources, experiences, and side effects of treatments.
community Anyone here going the “natural” route?
People discussing their experiences with natural treatments for hair loss, such as essential oils, deep scalp massages, anti-inflammatory measures, and supplements. Most of the replies suggest that these treatments are not effective and recommend medication such as minoxidil or finasteride instead.
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.