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GlossaryPlaques

raised, flat-topped skin areas over 1 centimeter wide

Plaques, in the context of dermatology and hair, refer to raised, flat-topped areas on the skin that are larger than 1 centimeter in diameter. They can be a symptom of various conditions, such as psoriasis, where they appear as red, scaly patches. In the context of alopecia, plaques might indicate an underlying inflammatory process affecting the hair follicles.

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research Eczema-Like, Erythematous, Infiltrated Plaques: A Common Side Effect of Subcutaneous Heparin Therapy

63 citations, October 1989 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Red, swollen skin patches are a common allergic reaction to heparin injections, and testing with different heparin types can help find a suitable treatment.

research Localized Hypertrichosis in Subsiding Psoriatic Plaques

4 citations, August 2004 in “The Journal of Dermatology”

Healing psoriatic plaques can cause unexpected hair growth.

research Urticariform Plaques: Delayed Hypersensitivity Reaction Type IV to Enoxaparin

1 citations, April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

A woman had a delayed allergic reaction to the blood thinner enoxaparin, treated with a steroid cream.

research Patchy Hair Loss, Hyperpigmented Plaques, and Hyperkeratotic Papules in a Middle-Aged Woman

September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

The patient responded well to treatment with no disease progression.

research Renbök Phenomenon: Alopecia Areata Sparing Psoriasis Plaques

July 2018 in “Our Dermatology Online”

Alopecia areata does not affect areas with psoriasis plaques.

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community Fin ED is primarily blood flow related, not hormonal as such - a theory

in Research/Science 6 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation discusses the theory that finasteride-induced erectile dysfunction (ED) is related to blood flow rather than hormonal changes. The user suggests that lowering LDL cholesterol aggressively might improve ED symptoms for those on finasteride.

community Dental technician is convinced that he has found the cause of pattern hair loss

in Research/Science 314 upvotes 3 months ago

A dental technician claims malocclusion causes pattern hair loss due to poor scalp circulation. Users debate this, noting treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling focus on DHT and blood flow.

community Trichotest results in… min not on my list! Just Fin/Dut, Zinc… and the insanely expensive latanoprost & prostaquinon.

in Technology 22 upvotes 2 years ago

Hair loss discussion includes treatments like hinoki tree oil and procyanidin b2. Experiences and effectiveness of these treatments are shared.

community Why do people downplay vitamin deficiency when 94% of Americans are vitamin D deficient?

in Research/Science 132 upvotes 11 months ago

The conversation is about the role of vitamin deficiencies in hair loss and the effectiveness of treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. It concludes that while vitamins and nutrition are important, they are not the primary solution for androgenic alopecia.

community We don't talk about vitamin E enough

60 upvotes 5 years ago

A user shared that taking vitamin E, specifically tocotrienols, seemed to reduce their hair shedding, and they are also using finasteride, minoxidil, and derma rolling for hair loss. Another user cautioned against high doses of vitamin E due to potential health risks.

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