research Preliminary Findings Suggest Hidradenitis Suppurativa May Be Due to Defective Follicular Support
Hidradenitis suppurativa is likely caused by blocked hair follicles, not apocrine glands.
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Skin India Quiz 24: Itchy Papules Over Face
A rare skin condition called Eruptive Vellus Hair Cyst can cause itchy papules on the face.
research Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Associated Factors: Still Unsolved Problems
The study suggests smoking is common in HS patients but its role is unclear, and more research is needed to understand HS causes.
research Eruptive Vellus Hair Cysts: Report of a New Case with Immunohistochemical Study and Literature Review
Eruptive vellus hair cysts are rare, benign skin lesions that are hard to treat.
research Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Review of Cause and Treatment
Hidradenitis suppurativa is a skin condition possibly caused by hair follicle issues, with treatments focusing on infection and inflammation.
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5 / 6 resultscommunity I think I’ve finally found the reason for my hair loss
The user experienced hair loss since 2019 and tried finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, and ketoconazole shampoo without success. A scalp biopsy showed scarring and inflammation from folliculitis, indicating chronic inflammation was affecting treatment effectiveness.
community Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution
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.
community The MPB itch aka DHT itch is very real.
Hair loss itch is caused by DHT attacking follicles and stimulating nerves. Finasteride users who respond well don't experience this itch.
community Is Finasteride the only way to reduce scalp DHT?
A 24-year-old male experienced side effects like low libido and ED after starting finasteride post-hair transplant and is seeking alternatives to reduce scalp DHT. Suggestions include topical finasteride, Xpecia, DHT-reducing shampoos, and switching to dutasteride, with some users reporting fewer side effects with these alternatives.
community Quote from Pelage (PP-405) Spokesperson...
Pelage is developing a topical hair follicle stem cell therapy, PP405, for non-scarring alopecias like androgenetic alopecia, with Phase III trials planned and a potential market launch by 2027. The treatment may not require continuous use after initial regrowth.