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    GlossaryInflammatory Skin Diseases

    involve skin inflammation causing redness, swelling, and itching

    Inflammatory Skin Diseases, also known as Inflammatory Dermatoses, are a group of conditions characterized by inflammation of the skin, leading to symptoms such as redness, swelling, itching, and pain. Common examples include eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis, which can result from various triggers like allergens, infections, or autoimmune reactions. These conditions often require medical management to control symptoms and prevent complications.

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      community Androgenetic alopecia is a skin disease: DHT-mediated skin disorders

      in Research/Science  65 upvotes 1 year ago
      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.
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      community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      in Research  692 upvotes 4 months ago
      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 Does finasteride/dutasteride reverse aging?

      in Chat  45 upvotes 2 months ago
      Finasteride and dutasteride can improve skin texture and reduce acne by lowering DHT but do not reverse aging. They may enhance skin and hair health for some, but can also cause side effects like dry skin and sexual dysfunction.

      community Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution

      in Research/Science  14 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user has been experiencing hair loss for 4 years, with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and various supplements proving ineffective. They were diagnosed with fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution, a condition that may require a combination of anti-inflammatory and hair growth treatments.