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GlossaryPustules

small, inflamed, pus-filled skin blisters from infections or acne

Pustules are small, inflamed, pus-filled blisters that appear on the skin, often as a result of infections, acne, or inflammatory conditions. They are typically red at the base and can be painful or itchy, indicating an immune response to bacteria, fungi, or other pathogens.

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research A Male with Erythema, Pustules, and Crusts on the Scalp

1 citations, January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology”

A rare scalp condition was successfully treated with specific medications after 9 months.

research Pustules

January 2019 in “Elsevier eBooks”

Pustules are pus-filled bumps often seen in skin conditions like acne and infections.

research Pimples and Pustules in Diabetes

September 2018 in “Practical diabetes”

People with diabetes have a higher risk of skin infections and complications.

research Eosinophilic Pustular Folliculitis (Ofuji’s Disease) Without Macroscopic Pustules

2 citations, July 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

EPF can occur without visible pustules.

research Case for Diagnosis: Pregnant Woman in the Third Trimester with Pruritic Papules and Pustules on the Trunk. Pruritic Folliculitis of Pregnancy

November 2021 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia”

The woman has a rare, harmless skin condition specific to pregnancy that causes itchy bumps and will go away after she gives birth.

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community Finally Scalp Folliculitis-Free after 2 Decades of Suffering

in Treatment 59 upvotes 2 weeks ago

A 37-year-old male resolved scalp folliculitis by adopting a low-histamine diet and taking Vitamin A, Zinc, and Fish Oil, leading to better skin health and thicker hair. He warns about the potential toxicity of excessive Vitamin A intake.

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A user experienced hair thinning and scalp issues after using a sebum-regulating shampoo and perm treatments. They are advised to consider potential allergies, try a simple shampoo, and research treatments like finasteride for possible male pattern baldness.

community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

in Research 692 upvotes 3 months 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.