research The Cat With Alopecia
Cats lose fur due to various reasons, including allergies, infections, genetics, hormones, diet, cancer, stress, and some conditions are treatable while others are not.
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research Pediatric Psychocutaneous Disorders
Recognizing and managing skin-related psychiatric disorders in children is crucial for effective treatment.
research Neuropathic Pruritus: An Underrecognized and Often Misdiagnosed and Difficult to Treat Medical Condition
Neuropathic pruritus is a commonly overlooked and wrongly diagnosed type of chronic itching that is hard to treat.
research Research Highlights: Impact of Alopecia on Quality of Life, Head Lice Diagnosis, Oral Lichen Planus Allergies, and Wet Dressings for Itchy Skin
Hair loss significantly affects quality of life, wet combing is better than visual inspection for finding head lice, many with oral lichen planus have allergies, and wet wraps with steroids quickly improve itchy skin conditions.
research Practical Issues for Emollient Therapy in Dry and Itchy Skin
Nurses should know about different moisturizers to help patients with dry, itchy skin choose the best one.
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5 / 817 resultscommunity 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 Is the DHT itch fact or fiction?
DHT itch's existence is debated, with some claiming it's real and others saying it's psychological. Finasteride, Ketoconazole shampoo, and addressing scalp conditions like dandruff or eczema may help reduce itchiness.
community What is this pigmentation around my follicles?
The conversation discusses potential causes of pigmentation around hair follicles, suggesting sebum buildup, autoimmune conditions, or dermatitis. Treatments mentioned include finasteride, dutasteride, and an anti-inflammatory diet, with a recommendation to consult a doctor for a proper diagnosis.
community Finasteride doesn't work for me in 2 years and my bloodtest result just came in.
A user has been treating hair loss with finasteride for two years without success and is experiencing an itchy scalp with seborrhea. Despite low DHT levels, they are still losing hair, suggesting that DHT might not be the main cause of their hair loss, and they are considering other treatments or causes.
community First 3 pics are at 6 months .5 mg fin daily, last 3 are 13 months
The user experienced improved hair at 6 months using 0.5 mg finasteride daily but noticed more scalp visibility and potential hair loss at 13 months, questioning if this was due to shedding or the treatment not working. Some respondents suggested the possibility of a shed or scalp inflammation, while others observed improvements or advised checking for underlying scalp conditions.