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research A Folliculocentric Perspective of Dandruff Pathogenesis: Could a Troublesome Condition Be Caused by Changes to a Natural Secretory Mechanism?

3 citations, September 2021 in “BioEssays”

Dandruff might be caused by changes in how hair follicles naturally release oils and an immune response to this imbalance.

research Influence of Dysbiosis on Scalp Pathology

December 2021 in “Revista da Sociedade Portuguesa de Dermatologia e Venereologia”

Imbalance in scalp bacteria can affect hair and scalp health, potentially leading to conditions like hair loss, psoriasis, and dandruff.

research Alopecia and Microbiome: Future Therapeutic Target?

3 citations, January 2021 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas”

The document concludes that changing the scalp's microbiome might be a new way to treat hair loss.

research Scalp Microbiome and Sebum Composition in Japanese Male Individuals with and without Androgenetic Alopecia

4 citations, October 2021 in “Microorganisms”

Men with androgenetic alopecia have different scalp oils and microbes compared to those without.

research Illuminating Microflora: Shedding Light on the Potential of Blue Light to Modulate the Cutaneous Microbiome

April 2024 in “Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology”

Blue light might help treat skin conditions by affecting the skin's bacteria.

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community The Worst Hair Loss Condition You (MAY) have: LPP

in Research/Science 43 upvotes 2 months ago

Lichen Planopilaris (LPP) is an autoimmune condition causing permanent hair loss and fibrosis, often misdiagnosed. Treatments include pioglitazone, topical corticosteroids, anti-inflammatory medication, and Jak inhibitors.

community Androgenetic alopecia is a skin disease: DHT-mediated skin disorders

in Research/Science 65 upvotes 1 year ago

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) impacts various skin conditions, including Androgenetic alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis, by causing overactivity in sebaceous glands. Topical medications Tacrolimus and Clobetasol can reduce these inflammatory conditions, and treatments like RU58841, Minoxidil, and Finasteride may also be beneficial.

community What would be an ideal diet for promoting health for what's left/regrowth?

in Question 38 upvotes 5 years ago

The conversation discusses an ideal diet for promoting hair health, emphasizing biotin, collagen, vitamins C and E, zinc, selenium, anti-inflammatory foods, and blood circulation. It also mentions using finasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling for hair regrowth.

community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

in Research 692 upvotes 3 months 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.

community 5 month Min/Fin Update! Progress pics below 🤩

in Progress Pictures 512 upvotes 1 year ago

The post and conversation are about a user's positive progress with hair loss using minoxidil and finasteride. No noticeable side effects were reported.

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