Search
for

    Research

    5 / 1000+ results
      Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp

      research Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp

      3 citations , July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks”
      This case report describes an elderly man with erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp, who improved with potent topical corticosteroids followed by maintenance with topical tacrolimus.

      research Epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitor Geftinib-induced erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp – A report with a brief review of the literature

      November 2023 in “Journal of Skin and Sexually Transmitted Diseases”
      In this case report, a 65-year-old woman with non-small cell lung cancer experienced scarring alopecia with papulo-pustular lesions on the scalp due to gefitinib treatment, marking it as a rare instance of gefitinib-induced erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp.
      Synthetic Hair Reactions and Treatment of Complications: Case Reports

      research Synthetic hair reactions and treatment of complications: Case reports

      4 citations , February 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”
      This study reported significant moderate-to-severe complications in two patients following synthetic hair fiber implantation, including recurrent infections, scalp issues, and granulomatous reactions, which were only resolved once the fibers were removed despite initial treatment attempts with antibiotics.
      Tinea Capitis in Adults

      research Tinea capitis in adults

      10 citations , January 2016 in “Dermatology online journal”
      This article highlights that a low suspicion for tinea capitis in adults with scaling and hair loss may delay diagnosis and treatment, urging confirmation through KOH, fungal culture, or biopsy.

      research A 9-month-old infant with severe scalp dermatosis

      August 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
      This case study presents a 9-month-old male infant with symptoms suggesting a likely diagnosis of Hay–Wells syndrome, including severe scalp crusting, nail abnormalities, and partial syndactyly.

    Community Join

    5 / 1000+ results

      community How to reduce scalp DHT as much as possible?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  16 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation discusses reducing scalp DHT to prevent hair loss, with a focus on using dutasteride, finasteride, and other treatments like RU58841 and minoxidil. It highlights the challenges of managing hair loss while on high testosterone levels, suggesting that dutasteride may be more effective than finasteride in such cases.

      community DHT Harms Scalp Microbiome: DHT Itch is REAL

       413 upvotes 1 year ago
      Increased Malassezia and Cutibacterium in the scalp microbiome are linked to higher sebum production and inflammation in androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Treatments include ciclopirox shampoo, benzoyl peroxide shampoo, clobetasol propionate, calcipotriol, minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.

      community Why is scalp DHT suppression lower than systemic?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      Dutasteride reduces DHT more effectively in hair follicles than finasteride, but some individuals still experience hair loss despite treatment. Combining oral and topical finasteride may improve results, and some users experiment with topical dutasteride despite uncertainties about its absorption.

    Learn

    1 / 801 results