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    GlossaryKeratotic Plugs

    small, hardened accumulations of keratin blocking hair follicles

    Keratotic plugs, also known as keratin plugs or follicular plugs, are small, hardened accumulations of keratin and dead skin cells that block hair follicles. These plugs can lead to conditions like keratosis pilaris, where the skin becomes rough and bumpy, often resembling goosebumps. They are commonly found on the upper arms, thighs, and buttocks, and can sometimes cause inflammation or irritation.

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      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.

      community Is Finasteride helping with my skin tags or is it something else?

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user noticed improvement in skin tags after using oral and topical finasteride and minoxidil, along with other supplements like thiamine, P5P, serrapeptase, nattokinase, and retinol. They are unsure which treatment caused the improvement and are seeking input on whether finasteride's DHT reduction could be responsible.

      community What are these spots on my scalp

      in Treatment  51 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user noticed non-itchy, non-bleeding spots on their scalp while experiencing hair loss. Replies suggest the spots are likely sunspots or liver spots and recommend seeing a dermatologist; hair loss is attributed to male pattern baldness.