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    GlossaryPsoriasis Treatment

    involves managing symptoms of a chronic autoimmune skin condition

    Psoriasis Treatment, also known as Psoriasis Therapy or Psoriasis Management, involves various strategies to manage and alleviate the symptoms of psoriasis, a chronic autoimmune condition that causes rapid skin cell turnover, leading to red, scaly patches on the skin. Treatments can include topical medications like corticosteroids, phototherapy (light therapy), systemic medications such as biologics that target specific parts of the immune system, and lifestyle changes to reduce triggers and improve skin health.

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      vitamin you should probably be taking for general health might also help your hair a little

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      Subject Index

      research Subject Index

      March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
      The document lists various dermatology topics, treatments, and diagnostic methods.
      Psoriasis of the Scalp: Diagnosis and Management

      research Psoriasis of the Scalp: Diagnosis and Management

      128 citations, January 2001 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology”
      Coal tar shampoos, salicylic acid, and topical corticosteroids are effective for scalp psoriasis, with Vitamin D3 analogues also showing benefits; severe cases may require stronger medication with more risks.
      Recent Advances in the Treatment of Psoriasis

      research Recent Advances in the Treatment of Psoriasis

      29 citations, March 1983 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
      New treatments for psoriasis have improved effectiveness and may reduce long-term side effects when combined with standard therapies.

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      community Got a microscope camera. Here’s the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair

      in Progress Pictures  492 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user who shared progress pictures of their scalp using a microscope camera, demonstrating the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair. Various explanations for the cause of this were discussed, such as DHT build-up in scalp sebum causing an autoimmune response leading to inflammation and eventual hair loss, with some suggesting a do-it-yourself treatment involving adding ascorbic acid powder to shampoo.

      community Please stop looking for a natural way to stop your hairloss

      in Chat  247 upvotes 2 years ago
      There is no natural way to stop hair loss; pharmaceuticals like minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are the only effective treatments. Some users report success with minoxidil and microneedling, while others discuss the side effects of finasteride.

      community What’s the most effective way to beat Serb Derm?

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 3 months ago
      OP struggles with scalp flakes causing hair loss and has tried Selsun Blue, Ketoconazole, and ZPT Shampoo without success. Suggestions include using salicylic acid shampoo, shaving the head, using Nizoral, and combining treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.

      community I tried salt water to stop the DHT itch

      in Treatment  60 upvotes 2 years ago
      Treating the itch associated with male pattern baldness, which is believed to be caused by DHT. Potential treatments discussed include salt water, finasteride, ketoconazole, and RU58841.