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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 3 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 Sunlight: Does it Stimulate Hair Growth or Hair Loss?

      in Research/Science  61 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses whether sunlight exposure affects hair growth or loss, with mixed anecdotes and theories but no clear consensus. Some suggest moderate sunlight can benefit hair by providing vitamin D, while others doubt its effectiveness compared to treatments like Minoxidil or finasteride.

      community Scalp Inflammation is eating my hair!

      in Chat  26 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user with seborrheic dermatitis is experiencing bald spots and hair thinning despite changing their diet and taking oral minoxidil. Another user suggests using ketoconazole shampoo properly, using a scalp massager, applying rosemary/peppermint oil, keeping hair short, and taking fish oil to improve scalp health.