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GlossaryLichenoid Eruptions

skin conditions resembling lichen planus with itchy, flat-topped bumps

Lichenoid eruptions are skin conditions that resemble lichen planus, characterized by small, flat-topped, itchy bumps. These eruptions can be triggered by medications, infections, or autoimmune diseases, and they often present with a purplish color and a network of fine white lines on the surface.

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research Cutaneous Manifestations in Biologically Treated Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients: A Narrative Review

15 citations , March 2021 in “Journal of clinical medicine”

Biologic treatments for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis can cause skin problems, and doctors should adjust treatment if these occur.

research Persistently Curly Hair Phenotype With the Use of Nivolumab for Squamous Cell Lung Cancer

19 citations , October 2016 in “Journal of oncology pharmacy practice”

A cancer patient's hair became permanently curly after treatment with nivolumab.

research Alopecia Areata: A Multifactorial Autoimmune Condition

148 citations , December 2018 in “Journal of autoimmunity”

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease causing patchy hair loss, often with other autoimmune disorders, but its exact causes are unknown.

research Cutaneous Drug Eruptions Associated with the Use of Biologics and Cutaneous Drug Eruptions Mimicking Specific Skin Diseases

4 citations , January 2012 in “Chemical Immunology”

Some drugs, especially biologics, can cause skin reactions that look like other skin diseases, and stopping the drug usually helps clear up these reactions.

research Drug-Induced Skin Reactions: A Pathologist's Viewpoint

7 citations , June 2015 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology”

Some drugs can cause skin reactions, which may improve when the drug is stopped, and rapid diagnosis and stopping the drug is crucial.

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community Losing Hair on Dutasteride? You might have LPP

in Research/Science 96 upvotes 6 months ago

Men with hair loss might have lichen planopilaris (LPP), which can mimic androgenetic alopecia, leading to misdiagnosis and ineffective treatment with finasteride or dutasteride. Proper diagnosis, including biopsies, is crucial to distinguish between androgenetic alopecia and conditions like LPP.

community One year of progress (Fin, 1mg)

in Is this regrowth? 281 upvotes 8 months ago

The user started finasteride (1mg) a year ago for hair thinning, experiencing stabilization but not significant regrowth. Suggestions included adding minoxidil, microneedling, and considering a hair transplant for improved results.

community DUPA/Retrograde might not be DHT based...GET A BIOPSY QUICK or permanent Hair Loss!

in Research/Science 40 upvotes 7 months ago

DUPA and retrograde alopecia may not be solely DHT-based, and a biopsy is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment. Treatments mentioned include dutasteride, oral minoxidil, pioglitazone, clobetasol, calcipotriol, ketoconazole, and doxycycline, depending on the specific condition.

community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

in Research 830 upvotes 1 year ago

Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.