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research Banding Pattern on Polarized Hair Microscopic Examination and Unilateral Polymicrogyria in a Patient With Steroid Sulfatase Deficiency
A patient with steroid sulfatase deficiency had a unique hair pattern and a brain malformation not previously linked to the condition.
research Analysis of Microscopic Examination of Pulled Out Hair in Telogen Effluvium Patients
More atypical club hairs may indicate Telogen Effluvium.
research Corrigendum: Analysis of Microscopic Examination of Pulled Out Hair in Telogen Effluvium Patients
The document corrects details about examining hair from patients with a hair loss condition called Telogen Effluvium.
research Twelve-Point Scale Grading System of Scanning Electron Microscopic Examination to Investigate Subtle Changes in Damaged Hair Surface
The 12-point scale is better for evaluating small changes in hair condition after using hair care products.
research Tinea Captitis Due to Microsporum Ferrugineum: A Case of Unusual Laboratory Finding on Direct Microscopic Examination of Infected Hairs and Skin Lesions
Unusual fungal structures were found in a boy's scalp infection, successfully treated with medication.
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5 / 87 resultscommunity What do these pictures say about my hair and scalp if anything? Miniaturization, inflammation, etc.?
Hair loss and scalp issues, with people discussing possible treatments such as Nizoral shampoo, Minoxidil, neem oil, and finasteride.
community Compounded topicals
BionicBell discussed using Bimatoprost, a medication typically for eyelash growth, for hair loss and mentioned a compounding pharmacy that can mix it with other ingredients like minoxidil and finasteride. They are seeking advice on using topical finasteride for female pattern baldness and are considering a custom foam combination to maximize hair growth results.
community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies
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 Got a microscope camera. Here’s the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair
A user who shared progress pictures of their scalp using a microscope camera, demonstrating the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair. Various explanations for the cause of this were discussed, such as DHT build-up in scalp sebum causing an autoimmune response leading to inflammation and eventual hair loss, with some suggesting a do-it-yourself treatment involving adding ascorbic acid powder to shampoo.
community Do hair follicles ever really "die"? Or does all your front, mid, and crown hair just become vellus?
Hair follicles don't truly die but become severely miniaturized. Treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil can help restore hair by providing nutrients and reducing harmful effects on hair roots.