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    GlossaryKeratosis Follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans

    rare genetic disorder causing rough skin and permanent hair loss

    Keratosis Follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans (KFSD) is a rare genetic skin disorder characterized by the development of rough, spiny papules around hair follicles, leading to scarring and permanent hair loss (alopecia). It typically begins in childhood and can affect the scalp, eyebrows, and other body areas, often accompanied by redness and inflammation.

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      community Hair Loss Inflammation Prevention Stack

      in Research/Science  47 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation discusses a hair loss and scalp care routine involving ciclopirox shampoo, benzoyl peroxide, clindamycin gel, clobetasol propionate, and calcipotriol to manage seborrheic dermatitis, folliculitis, and inflammation. It also touches on the role of diet and other treatments like oral minoxidil and pioglitazone for scalp health.

      community The hardest hair protocol ever!

      in Research/Science  11 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user is using RU58841, finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil to slow down aggressive hair loss but is still experiencing hair shedding due to high testosterone levels. They plan to use ostarine to lower testosterone and prevent hair loss while maintaining muscle mass, and will continue using the other treatments.

      community My skin is always dry and flakes like chalk (25)

      in Transgender  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user underwent a biopsy two years ago and was diagnosed with keratosis pilaris, leading to hair issues. They tried treatments including Minoxidil, betamethasone, lymecycline, topical Accutane, and dutasteride, as well as diet changes, without improvement in hair thickness or skin dryness.