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research The Color of Skin: White Diseases of the Skin, Nails, and Mucosa

4 citations , July 2019 in “Clinics in Dermatology”

The document concludes that while white skin, nail, and mucosa diseases increase skin cancer risk, they are generally harmless, especially compared to darker pigmentation conditions.

research Phototherapy in Childhood Dermatoses

65 citations , November 2008 in “Pediatric Dermatology”

Phototherapy is effective and well-tolerated for treating childhood psoriasis and pityriasis lichenoides chronica.

research Secondary Syphilis in a 12-Year-Old Girl Misdiagnosed as Pityriasis Lichenoides et Varioliformis Acuta: A Case Report

1 citations , July 2021 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology”

Syphilis should be considered if PLEVA-like symptoms don't improve with treatment.

research Lasers for Other Specific Dermatologic Disorders

April 2019

Lasers and light therapy are effective for treating skin conditions like hair loss, vitiligo, psoriasis, and molluscum contagiosum.

research Dermoscopy in General Dermatology: A Practical Overview

243 citations , September 2016 in “Dermatology and Therapy”

Dermoscopy is a useful tool for identifying features of skin conditions, but more research is needed to define its role in dermatology.

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community Evidenced Based Meta-Analyses and Systemic Reviews of Androgenic Alopecia and Treatments

in Research/Science 15 upvotes 5 years ago

Evidence-based treatments for androgenic alopecia, such as minoxidil, finasteride, low-level laser light therapy, dutasteride, platelet-rich plasma, and topical ketoconazole. It discusses the efficacy, safety, and mechanism of action of these treatments, as well as future developments in understanding this polygenic condition.

community Does ketokonazole on its own improve androgenetic alopecia?

in Ketoconazole 10 upvotes 6 days ago

Ketoconazole can slightly improve hair density and is best used as an adjunct to treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. It helps with scalp health but won't stop androgenetic alopecia on its own.

community My boyfriend’s scalp has white spots all over.

in Shaved/buzzed 81 upvotes 6 months ago

White spots on a bald scalp, likely tinea versicolor, can be treated with ketoconazole or selenium sulfide shampoos like Selsun Blue. Consulting a dermatologist is recommended for proper diagnosis and treatment.

community Just started my journey, wish me luck

in Product 97 upvotes 3 years ago

A user's journey to treat hair loss with a combination of oral medication, topical treatments, microneedling and different shampoos and supplements. It includes warnings about an OGX biotin shampoo potentially causing further hair loss.

community Second update: almost 3.5 months min microneedling 1.5mm once a week ketoconazole shampoo 4 times a week

in Update 593 upvotes 3 years ago

A user's hair loss treatment regimen, which includes minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo and microneedling; some participants questioned the results due to previous posts about hair transplants, but others agreed that quick results are possible with certain treatments.