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technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth
learn Pyrilutamide
highly targeted anti-androgen that might have minimal systemic effects
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scalp tattoos to mimic the appearance of light stubble
learn Exosomes
Microscopic delivery system that sends growth-promoting signals to hair follicles
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research Heterogeneity of Polymorphous Light Eruption: A Study of 105 Patients
The study found that polymorphous light eruption varies among patients and can be distinguished from benign summer light eruption by the time it takes for symptoms to appear after sun exposure.
research Simulated Solar Radiation Induced Skin Inflammation Across Skin Types Measured by Dynamic Optical Coherence Tomography and Laser Doppler
Sunlight simulation causes skin inflammation, with different skin types reacting at different levels of exposure.
research Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Hypericum Perforatum Extract and Hypericum Perforatum Oil
St. John's Wort extract and oil safety in cosmetics is unclear; more data needed on photosensitization, toxicity, and human irritation.
research Summaries of Papers on Dermatological Conditions Conducted in 2008
Herpes gestationis is linked to certain antigens, atopic eczema affects T cell populations and may be eased by breastfeeding, higher doses of anti-androgen treatment can improve androgenic alopecia, topical minoxidil increases hair thickness, long-term methotrexate therapy can cause liver fibrosis in psoriasis patients, and Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus patients aren't at higher risk for autoimmune disorders.
research Mucocutaneous Reactions to Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy can cause various skin reactions, with hair loss being the most common, and proper diagnosis and treatment of these reactions are important.
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5 / 652 resultscommunity A Nuanced Look at Microdosing Topical Finasteride
The conversation discusses using a low dose of topical finasteride to achieve hair benefits with minimal systemic exposure. Users share experiences and opinions on dosing, systemic buildup, and side effects of both topical and oral finasteride.
community Diffuse thinning is so brutal.
A 25-year-old with AGA experienced hair thinning and dandruff, stabilized with topical finasteride and minoxidil but saw minimal regrowth. They seek advice on styling and consider oral minoxidil and microneedling for denser hair.
community The Worst Hair Loss Condition You (MAY) have: LPP
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 Damn, the trash hormone DHT was losing so hard it pulled the "old social media post" card
The conversation is about hair loss treatments, including minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, tretinoin, stemoxydine, adenosine, castor oil, baicalin, and bimatoprost. The user shares their nightly and morning routines and discusses the role of DHT in hair loss.
community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied
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.