research The Medical Treatment of Cicatricial Alopecia
Current treatments for cicatricial alopecia can manage symptoms but don't stop hair loss or the disease.
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research Petechiae on the Fingertips as Presenting Symptom of Dermatitis Herpetiformis Duhring
Red spots on fingertips can be a sign of a skin condition linked to gluten sensitivity, treatable with a gluten-free diet.
research Review of Aseptic Neutrophilic Dermatoses
The review says skin conditions with sterile pustules need more research for better treatments.
research Demodex Folliculitis of the Scalp: Clinicopathological Study of an Uncommon Entity
Demodex mites rarely cause scalp infections leading to hair loss, but when they do, treatment is effective.
research Scattered Skin Eruptions in a Patient With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
A woman with inflammatory bowel disease improved after treatment with ustekinumab for a rare skin condition associated with her disease.
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4 / 4 resultscommunity DHT Harms Scalp Microbiome: DHT Itch is REAL
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 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.
community Oral Fin+Min: Digital microscope scalp review - Day 0 Vs 3 Months
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 Hair is kinking rapidly following hair loss
Hair loss has slowed, but uneven growth and kinking persist despite using keto/nizoral shampoo and clotrimazole. Stress and anxiety might be contributing factors.