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research PROFILE OF SKIN CHANGES AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH BIOCHEMICAL PARAMETERS IN HAEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS

1 citations , December 2016 in “Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences”

This study found significant associations between pruritus and elevated parathormone levels, and xerosis and elevated serum creatinine levels, in chronic kidney disease patients undergoing haemodialysis.

Acquired Zinc Deficiency Dermatosis in Humans

research Acquired Zinc Deficiency Dermatosis in Man

53 citations , October 1978 in “Archives of dermatology”

This study reports two cases of acquired zinc deficiency presenting with skin symptoms such as hair loss and acrodermatitis, suggesting these manifestations may help in diagnosing zinc deficiency in humans.

research A girl struggling with extremely unruly hair

September 2014 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

This case report describes a 9-year-old girl diagnosed with loose anagen hair syndrome, which may spontaneously improve or be aided by minoxidil therapy for faster resolution.

research [Monilethrix--rare syndrome of structural hair abnormalities].

4 citations , November 1999 in “PubMed”

This article presents five family cases of monilethrix and reports that neither vitamins nor desquamative ointments are effective treatments, although symptoms may spontaneously regress over time.

research Acquired Progressive Kinking of the Hair

26 citations , October 1999 in “Archives of Dermatology”

This discussion suggests that acquired progressive kinking of hair in androgen-dependent scalp areas may indicate the early stages of androgenetic alopecia with a poor prognosis, but it offers no new clinical findings.

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community Does your hair also look depressingly awful under fluorescent lights?

in Chat 39 upvotes 1 year ago

Fluorescent lighting makes hair look thinner, causing concern about appearance. Some users consider treatments like DUT, while others share experiences of hair looking better in different lighting or conditions.

community Why does hairloss look great one day and regression the next?

in Chat 49 upvotes 7 months ago

Hair appearance fluctuates due to factors like styling, product buildup, and humidity, causing frustration for those with diffuse thinning. Treatments mentioned include minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and RU58841, with mixed results.

community A less common type of hairloss case

5 upvotes 5 months ago

High-dose Lysine and Histidine supplements caused curly/kinky hair and shedding due to Elastin dysfunction. Minoxidil, white tea, and dark grape juice were mentioned as treatments to inhibit Elastase and mimic Lysyl Oxidase.

community [rant] being hairless is ruining all my self esteem

183 upvotes 5 months ago

Hair loss is causing distress and self-esteem issues, with discussions on treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplants. Some suggest topical treatments or lifestyle changes, while others stress the importance of confidence and self-acceptance.