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research Biotics for Acne-Prone Skin and Scalp Disorders: A Scoping Review

August 2026 in “Cosmetics”

This review assessed dermo-cosmetic treatments using prebiotics, probiotics, synbiotics, and other biotics for acne and scalp disorders, finding potential benefits, especially with multi-strain or synbiotic formulations, although challenges like formulation stability and the need for larger trials persist.

research Treatment of acne keloidalis nuchae and dissecting cellulitis of the scalp with diclofenac sodium gel: a case series

2 citations , September 2023 in “JAAD Case Reports”

This article discusses the chronic inflammatory skin diseases acne keloidalis nuchae and dissecting cellulitis of the scalp, focusing on their shared etiology and differing progression, and reports no new clinical findings.

research Cicatricial alopecia of the scalp as a manifestation of IgG4-related disease mimicking acne keloidalis nuchae

January 2026 in “Journal of Cutaneous Immunology and Allergy”

In this case report, a young Japanese man was diagnosed with scalp IgG4-related disease, which mimicked acne keloidalis nuchae but was identified by histopathology and elevated serum IgG4 levels as a systemic fibroinflammatory disorder, highlighting the importance of differential diagnosis in atypical scarring alopecia.

research Non-comedogenic and non-acnegenic hair and scalp care formulations and method for use

October 2018 in “Focus on surfactants”

research Alopecic Scalp Cysts Following Isotretinoin

January 2024 in “International Journal of Trichology”

This case report details the occurrence of alopecic scalp cysts in a young female following three weeks of isotretinoin treatment for acne, highlighting a potential side effect for clinicians to recognize.

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community Derma Harmony Sulfur/salicylic acid soap bar shampoo, it caused major hair loss shedding and oily scalp with acne breakout

2 upvotes 1 year ago

The Derma Harmony Sulfur/Salicylic acid soap bar shampoo caused significant hair shedding, oily scalp, and cystic acne. The user experienced better results with rosemary shampoo.

community Question about clascoterone acne cream

2 upvotes 5 months ago

Clascoterone cream can be used on the scalp, but it may not be effective due to its dosage. AR antagonists like clascoterone are generally less effective than 5AR inhibitors for hair loss.

community One of the best things about Finasteride and Dutasteride is no more itchy scalp

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 54 upvotes 2 years ago

Finasteride and Dutasteride help reduce itchy scalp and dandruff caused by DHT. Users also report less acne and reduced hair loss.

community Anybody heard about clascoterone against hair loss?

in Research/Science 3 upvotes 1 year ago

Clascoterone, an acne treatment that blocks DHT, is being developed for scalp use against hair loss. The conversation also mentions Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 as treatments.

community Clascoterone - Why are there so few posts if it’s already on the market?

in Chat 34 upvotes 8 months ago

Clascoterone is being discussed for hair loss, but its current acne formulation may not be suitable for scalp use due to potential skin irritation and lower dosage compared to Breezula. Users mention other treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and pyrilutamide, with some expressing skepticism about clascoterone's effectiveness for hair loss.

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learn retinol

What’s the difference between retinol and salicylic acid in scalp care and follicle renewal? Retinol promotes skin renewal while salicylic acid targets scalp exfoliation and acne.

learn GT20029

research compound made to degrade androgen receptors in scalp

learn Azelaic Acid

acid used for antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and anti-androgenic properties

Is azelaic acid safe to use daily long-term? Azelaic acid has a long tolerability record on facial skin in acne and rosacea, where side effects are local and usually mild — but for daily long-term scalp use the only trial is one six-month study in 26 women, in which mild itching was the main adverse effect, so long-term scalp safety is not established.

learn Clascoterone

a novel topical treatment that inhibits DHT on androgen receptors

Is clascoterone suitable for both men and women? Clascoterone is not approved for hair loss in either sex — the approved product is a 1% acne cream. The scalp version has completed phase III trials in men with sponsor-reported positive results; in women the only data is a company-reported phase II significant in one subgroup, so use is off-label and investigational for both.

learn Microneedling

technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth

learn Pyrilutamide

highly targeted anti-androgen that might have minimal systemic effects

learn Scalp Micropigmentation

What is Scalp Micropigmentation and how does it help people with visible hair loss? Scalp Micropigmentation creates the illusion of hair follicles on the scalp for visible hair loss.
Can Scalp Micropigmentation actually make hair look thicker, or is it just a cosmetic illusion? Scalp Micropigmentation creates the illusion of thicker hair by reducing scalp visibility.

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