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Stopping shaving or removing hair follicles usually resolves Pseudofolliculitis barbae.
research Revolutionizing Psoriasis Care: Microneedle Innovations in Treatment and Diagnosis
Microneedles offer a promising, less invasive way to treat and monitor psoriasis.
research Simultaneous Improvement of Alopecia Universalis and Atopic Dermatitis in a Patient Treated with a JAK Inhibitor
A JAK inhibitor improved both severe hair loss and chronic skin disease in one patient.
research Role of DNA Methylation in the Pathogenesis of Skin Disorders: Mechanisms, Inhibitors of Methylation-Related Enzyme, and Molecular Docking Studies
Targeting DNA methylation can help treat skin disorders and cancers.
research Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors in Dermatology: A Systematic Review
Tyrosine kinase inhibitors show promise in treating some skin diseases but their definitive role in dermatology is still unclear.
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5 / 416 resultscommunity Why is my dermatologist strictly against derma stamping/derma rolling?
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.
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 If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied
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1 year 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 New study shows that microneedling is an ineffective hair loss treatment
The effectiveness of microneedling as a hair loss treatment, with evidence from studies and anecdotal accounts from other users. It is suggested that combining microneedling with minoxidil or finasteride may be more effective than using microneedling alone, although some people have had success using only microneedling.
community DHT Harms Scalp Microbiome: DHT Itch is REAL
Increased Malassezia and Cutibacterium in the scalp microbiome are linked to higher sebum production and inflammation in androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Treatments include ciclopirox shampoo, benzoyl peroxide shampoo, clobetasol propionate, calcipotriol, minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.