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GlossaryNeutrophilic Dermatosis

group of skin disorders with excess neutrophils causing lesions

Neutrophilic dermatosis is a group of skin disorders characterized by the accumulation of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell, in the skin. These conditions often present with red, swollen, and sometimes painful lesions or pustules, and can be associated with systemic diseases like inflammatory bowel disease or certain types of leukemia.

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research Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp: A Neutrophilic Folliculitis Within the Spectrum of Neutrophilic Dermatoses

25 citations , October 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp is a type of skin inflammation often confused with other conditions, requiring continuous treatment.

research The Many Faces of Interleukin-17 in Inflammatory Skin Diseases

77 citations , April 2016 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement”

IL-17 is a key target for treating inflammatory skin diseases, especially psoriasis.

research Review of Aseptic Neutrophilic Dermatoses

17 citations , August 1983 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology”

The review says skin conditions with sterile pustules need more research for better treatments.

research Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp: A Clinicopathologic Study of Fifty Cases

4 citations , September 2021 in “Dermatopathology”

The conclusion is that Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp is a rare condition best treated with strong topical steroids and sometimes systemic treatment.

research Follicular Neutrophilic Inflammation in Hidradenitis Suppurativa

January 2018 in “Springer eBooks”

Hidradenitis Suppurativa is likely an autoinflammatory disease, and better understanding its causes could improve treatments.

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community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

nkrata in Research 830 upvotes 1 year 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.

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in Research/Science 418 upvotes 11 months ago

Increased Malassezia and Cutibacterium in the scalp microbiome are linked to higher sebum production and inflammation in androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Treatments include ciclopirox shampoo, benzoyl peroxide shampoo, clobetasol propionate, calcipotriol, minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.

community Oral Fin+Min: Digital microscope scalp review - Day 0 Vs 3 Months

in Progress Pictures 1398 upvotes 1 year ago

A user used oral finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, seeing new hair growth under a microscope but no visible change. Commenters debated if the growth was real hair or fibers, and the user will update every 90 days.

community I got my bloodwork done... What now?

in Update 6 upvotes 2 months ago

The user has been experiencing hair thinning despite taking finasteride and minoxidil for six months. Bloodwork suggests a vitamin D deficiency, and users recommend consulting a doctor and possibly supplementing vitamin D.

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in Update 1 upvotes 8 months ago

Hair loss has slowed, but uneven growth and kinking persist despite using keto/nizoral shampoo and clotrimazole. Stress and anxiety might be contributing factors.