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      Scalp Rupture-Related Acute Hair Matting in a Child: A Case Report

      research Scalp rupture-related acute hair matting in a child: A case letter

      January 2024 in “Journal of cutaneous and aesthetic surgery”
      In this clinical case report, a 10-year-old girl developed acute hair matting three weeks after scalp trauma and frequent povidone-iodine use, suggesting that scalp injuries and antiseptic overuse can be risk factors for this condition, especially when hair care is poor.
      Plica Neuropathica: Matting of Hair

      research ‘Plica neuropathica’: Matting of Hair

      6 citations , January 2000 in “Dermatology”
      A girl's severely tangled hair couldn't be fixed and had to be cut due to a rare condition called plica neuropathica.
      Synthetic Hair Reactions and Treatment of Complications: Case Reports

      research Synthetic hair reactions and treatment of complications: Case reports

      4 citations , February 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”
      This study reported significant moderate-to-severe complications in two patients following synthetic hair fiber implantation, including recurrent infections, scalp issues, and granulomatous reactions, which were only resolved once the fibers were removed despite initial treatment attempts with antibiotics.
      Two Copulatory Lice with a Harasser on Scalp Hair

      research Two copulatory lice with a harasser on scalp hair

      November 2023 in “International Journal of Infectious Diseases”
      In this case study, dermoscopy successfully visualized head lice and their eggs on a 19-year-old girl's scalp, aiding in the diagnosis of pediculosis capitis, which was then treated with sulfur ointment and hair shaving.

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      community Hair loss research is a money grab

       227 upvotes 10 months ago
      Hair loss is linked to DHT, with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil being common but not definitive. Economic interests influence research, and there is potential for new treatments like PP405 and RU58841.

      community My Theory Of Androgenic Alopecia

       16 upvotes 10 months ago
      Hair loss is linked to cellular physiology and the IGF-1 to TGF-B1 ratio, not just androgen sensitivity. The theory lacks evidence, while finasteride and minoxidil are effective treatments.

      community Should I get transplant #4 or just shave my head?

      in Transplants  171 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 36-year-old considering a fourth hair transplant is advised to either shave his head or use a hair system due to poor results from previous transplants and late medication use. He plans to consult top surgeons and adjust his current treatments, including finasteride and minoxidil.

      community Does girlfriend ASMR overpower finasteride?

       224 upvotes 1 year ago
      A humorous discussion on hair loss, suggesting girlfriend ASMR might counteract finasteride's effects, with a proposed experiment involving finasteride, ASMR, and control groups. Participants joke about evolutionary theories, ASMR, and the effects of DHT on balding.

      community 3 months update on 3mg Dutasteride

       102 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user saw no significant changes in hair loss after three months on 3mg Dutasteride, having previously used Finasteride and 0.5mg Dutasteride. They plan to continue the high dose for a year despite concerns about side effects and diminishing returns.

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