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research Wood's lamp for early detection of Microsporum Canis tinea capitis in children

4 citations , December 2024 in “Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy”

In this study, Wood's lamp effectively identified tinea capitis among pediatric patients with alopecia, particularly when contact with animals was a factor, supporting its diagnostic use in primary healthcare settings.

research Adamson′s Fringe, Horatio George Adamson, and Kligman′s experiments and observations on Tinea capitis

3 citations , January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology”

This article describes Adamson's fringe and its role in Tinea capitis, incorporating historical context and Kligman's validation of Adamson's observations, but reports no new clinical results.

Effect of Madayantika Siddha Taila in Seborrhea Capitis

research Effect of Madayantika Siddha Taila in Darunaka W.S.R. to Seborrhea Capitis

July 2017 in “International journal of Ayurvedic and herbal medicine”

This study revealed that Madayantika siddha taila, containing sesame oil, showed effectiveness in treating Darunaka (seborrhea capitis) by addressing aggravated Vata and Kapha doshas.

research IODINE IN CHILDREN'S HAIR

January 2010

This study investigated whether the iodine concentration in hair correlates with spontaneous tinea capitis cure at puberty but does not report new clinical findings.

Gray Patch Tinea Capitis by Microsporum Canis in a Child: A Case Report Highlighting Environmental Risk Factors and Diagnostic Nuances

research Gray Patch Tinea Capitis by Microsporum canis in a Child: A Case Report Highlighting Environmental Risk Factors and Diagnostic Nuances

August 2025 in “Bioscientia Medicina Journal of Biomedicine and Translational Research”

In this case study, a 3-year-old with tinea capitis achieved complete resolution following treatment, highlighting hair salons as potential indirect transmission sites for infection and emphasizing trichoscopy's diagnostic value when traditional signs like Wood’s lamp fluorescence are missing.

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community (20M) Minoxidil Tablets causing hairfall again

2 upvotes 2 years ago

A user experienced increased hair fall after starting Minoxidil tablets, despite following a comprehensive treatment plan for Seborrhoeic Capitis and Androgenetic Alopecia. They are unsure if the Minoxidil tablets are the cause and seek advice.

community Before and after? NO Fin/NO Minoxidil. Just DHT Blocking Shampoo&Microneedling

in Microneedling 54 upvotes 1 year ago

The user experienced hair thinning and used microneedling, DHT blocking shampoo, and Biotin DHT blocking oil to address it, avoiding finasteride and minoxidil unless necessary later. They reported mild improvement but received mixed feedback, with some suggesting other conditions or treatments like ciclopirox shampoo.

community DHT Itch and Oily Scalp Explained (and how to fix it)

90 upvotes 3 months ago

Malassezia overgrowth can worsen oily scalp and inflammation, contributing to hair loss. Treatments include antifungal shampoos, C6/C8 MCT oil, low-dose isotretinoin, finasteride, and dutasteride.

community What's the point of finasteride if dutasteride exists?

43 upvotes 2 days ago

Finasteride is effective for hair loss with fewer side effects and quicker clearance compared to dutasteride, which is more potent but has a longer half-life and potentially more side effects. Users suggest starting with finasteride and considering dutasteride only if more hair retention is needed and side effects are manageable.

community What's the proper way to use a derma stamp?

104 upvotes 1 week ago

A user is seeking advice on using a derma stamp for hair loss treatment, alongside minoxidil and finasteride. Recommendations include cleaning the scalp, using alcohol or hypochlorous acid for sterilization, starting with a needle length of 0.5mm, and stamping once a week.

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learn Neem Oil

natural substance from Neem tree with medicinal and pesticidal properties

learn Botox

What’s the science behind Botox injections for androgenetic alopecia? Small published studies and a 2025 meta-analysis report hair-count gains from scalp botulinum toxin injections, but nearly all of them lack control groups, and reviewers of the same literature call the evidence low-quality; the treatment is off-label and not approved for hair loss anywhere.

learn Glycerin

What’s the difference between vegetable glycerin and synthetic glycerin in hair products? Vegetable glycerin is plant-derived, while synthetic glycerin is petroleum-based, but both are chemically identical.

learn Skullcap Root

learn baikal skullcap

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