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    Glossary Skin Symptoms

    visible or tactile changes indicating underlying health conditions

    Skin symptoms refer to any visible or tactile changes in the skin that may indicate an underlying health condition. These can include rashes, itching, redness, swelling, blisters, or changes in texture and color. For professionals, skin symptoms can be critical diagnostic clues for conditions ranging from allergic reactions and infections to systemic diseases like lupus or diabetes.

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    1. Hydrocortisone Mild corticosteroid used on the skin and scalp
    2. Cyproterone a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor
    3. Biotin B vitamin, often sold as a hair supplement
    4. Minoxidil Vasodilator used on the scalp and, at low doses, as a tablet
    5. Finasteride Popular 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that lowers DHT, taken as a pill or used topically