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research Scalp Bacterial Profile and Antibiotics Susceptibility Pattern in Patients With Primary Cicatricial Alopecia

January 2025 in “Annals of Dermatology”

This study reports that patients with primary cicatricial alopecia have distinct bacterial colonization and higher antibiotic resistance compared to those with non-inflammatory scalp conditions, indicating the importance of bacterial culture and susceptibility testing for targeted therapies.

research Efeito terapêutico da toxina botulínica A em foliculite dissecante

1 citations , January 2024 in “Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology”

In this study, complete recovery from folliculitis dissecans was observed after intradermal botulinum toxin A injections, with the effect attributed to the host response rather than direct bacterial action.

research Staphylococcus lugdunensis and Trichophyton tonsurans Infection in Synthetic Hair Implants.

3 citations , January 2017 in “PubMed”

This report describes a case of inflammation and infection with specific pathogens in synthetic hair implants done by a non-medical professional, highlighting risks associated with the procedure.

research Dermatitis cruris pustulosa et atrophicans revisited: our experience with 37 patients in south India

14 citations , September 2009 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

This study found a potential link between staphylococcal carrier status and dermatitis cruris pustulosa et atrophicans, a chronic folliculitis primarily affecting the legs.

research The microbiome in patients with atopic dermatitis

365 citations , November 2018 in “Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology”

This review discusses the role of the skin microbiome in maintaining health and modulating atopic dermatitis, emphasizing the need for novel therapeutic strategies, but reports no new clinical results.

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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.

community What's your unpopular opinion?

56 upvotes 2 weeks ago

Minoxidil is criticized for being inconvenient and ineffective compared to finasteride, with some users experiencing issues like flaking and greasy hair. Alternatives like adenosine are suggested, and the effectiveness of minoxidil can be improved with tretinoin and dietary changes.

community Let’s be real, does infrequent smoking really accelerate MPB and/or cause health issues?

10 upvotes 2 weeks ago

Smoking infrequently is unlikely to significantly impact hair loss or health, especially when using treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. Genetics play a larger role in hair loss, and low smoking frequency is not considered a major risk.

community How’s my progress? 2 months in - 2.5 mg min, 1 mg fin

21 upvotes 3 weeks ago

The user resumed 2.5 mg oral minoxidil and added 1 mg finasteride, Nizoral 2%, Vitamin D3+K2, and Biotin after noticing hair loss. They are seeing progress and are encouraged by the results after two months.

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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.

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