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research Characterizing Disease Features and Other Medical Diagnoses in Patients With Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris

12 citations, September 2020 in “JAMA Dermatology”

The study on Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris (PRP) aimed to characterize the disease features and associated medical diagnoses in patients. PRP is a rare disorder marked by hyperkeratotic follicular papules, scaling erythematous plaques, and palmoplantar keratoderma, with significant variability in clinical presentation. Not all patients progress to erythroderma, and some may develop seronegative arthritis. The prevalence of arthropathy, alopecia, anhidrosis, and other medical conditions in PRP patients was not well-documented, highlighting the need for further research to better understand these associations.

research Acneiform Follicular Mucinosis

19 citations, July 2004 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology”

Acneiform follicular mucinosis can be controlled with systemic corticosteroids.

research Plaque Psoriasis: Clinical Characteristics, Diagnostic Methods, and Differential Diagnoses

1 citations, October 2014

The document concludes that diagnosing and managing plaque psoriasis, particularly in sensitive areas, is challenging and requires careful differentiation from similar skin conditions.

research An Unusual Presentation of Dermatomyositis: The Type Wong Variant Revisited

36 citations, November 2000 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

A woman with dermatomyositis showed rare skin symptoms, was treated successfully, and her case suggests checking for cancer in similar patients.

research An Unusual Presentation of Dermatomyositis: The Type Wong Variant Revisited

9 citations, November 2000 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

A woman with a rare type of dermatomyositis improved with low-dose prednisone and methotrexate.

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community Hair came back in 3 months at 39y/o.

in Progress Pictures 421 upvotes 11 months ago

A user shared their successful hair regrowth using a combination of minoxidil, caffeine, biotin, and RU58841, along with weekly dermarolling. However, others advised against the user's plan to switch to rosemary oil and microneedling only, emphasizing the importance of continuing the current treatment to maintain the results.

community Boys I am just a gonner. What on earth is my scalp even going through. Looks like world war 3. Pyril 3 months. Topical melitonin/progesterone/fin, dut, fin, oral min, laser trash, anus stimulation. Nothing. Donor area is decimated 😂.

in Progress Pictures 83 upvotes 1 year ago

Treating Seborrheic Dermatitis, a fungal scalp condition which can cause hair loss. Treatments discussed include antifungal shampoos, cold showers, exfoliating the scalp, taking Vitamin D, and stimulating the prostate through the anus.

community Don't discount diet for the sake of scalp health. Meds had no effect for 2+ years. 3.5 months since new diet / Shampoo routine.

in Progress Pictures 300 upvotes 2 months ago

Diet and specific shampoo improved scalp health and hair regrowth for someone with seborrheic dermatitis, while medications like Minoxidil and finasteride had no effect. A low-sugar, keto diet was key to their success.

community What is going on with my scalp?

in Female 25 upvotes 9 months ago

A user named Mmherak is experiencing hair loss, with low B12 and iron deficiency, and has been recommended minoxidil and spironolactone by dermatologists. Other users suggest seborrheic dermatitis or dandruff, recommending treatments like Nizoral shampoo, ketoconazole, and Selsun Blue.

community Would Salicylic Acid shampoo hinder Oral Minoxidil? Like topical?

in Research/Science 3 upvotes 10 months ago

Salicylic Acid shampoo may hinder topical minoxidil but not oral minoxidil, which works through the liver. The user plans to continue using oral minoxidil and is concerned about the shampoo's effect on it.

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