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research Clinical Profile of Tinea Capitis Among Rural Children in Cuddalore District
Most rural children with scalp ringworm had a non-inflammatory type and early treatment is important to prevent complications.
research Type 2 Innate Immunity Regulates Hair Follicle Homeostasis to Control Demodex Pathosymbionts
A specific immune response helps control mite populations on the skin, maintaining healthy hair follicles.
research Los Angeles Dermatological Society
The girl has an inflammatory type of scarring hair loss.
research Topical Metformin as a Novel Therapy for Alopecia Areata Due to Its Immunologic Effects
Metformin, usually used for diabetes, can also help treat hair loss from alopecia areata due to its ability to reduce inflammation and stimulate new hair growth.
research Tinea Capitis Mimicking Cicatricial Alopecia: What Host and Dermatophyte Factors Lead to This Unusual Clinical Presentation?
Some cases of tinea capitis, a fungal scalp infection, can look like scarring hair loss due to the body's immune response and the fungus itself.
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5 / 378 resultscommunity The theory that explains everything. The malloclusion theory has been proven.
Brian Dye's theory links skeletal malocclusion type II to hair loss, suggesting it's a blood flow issue. Treatments mentioned include minoxidil, finasteride, and anti-inflammatory drugs like benaxoprofen.
community Hair Loss “Cure” for Inflammation: Topical Roflumilast
Topical roflumilast is effective for reducing inflammation in various scalp conditions like seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, and eczema, but not proven to stop scarring alopecia. Alternatives like apremilast and Vtama are also discussed for their anti-inflammatory benefits.
community Has anyone here tried taking GLA supplements?
GLA may help with hair loss due to its anti-inflammatory properties and 5ar enzyme inhibition. It's considered potentially more important than biotin, especially for those already using finasteride and dutasteride.
community 3 Doctors 3 Diagnoses: Please help.
A user experiencing hair loss received three different diagnoses: androgenic alopecia, traction alopecia, and scarring alopecia, and tried treatments like minoxidil and finasteride without success. They are considering dutasteride but were advised to seek anti-inflammatory medication instead.
community The Worst Hair Loss Condition You (MAY) have: LPP
Lichen Planopilaris (LPP) is an autoimmune condition causing permanent hair loss and fibrosis, often misdiagnosed. Treatments include pioglitazone, topical corticosteroids, anti-inflammatory medication, and Jak inhibitors.