January 2024 in “International Journal of Trichology”
This case report details the occurrence of alopecic scalpcysts 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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May 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
This case study describes a patient with discoid lupus erythematosus whose scalp lesions progressed despite treatment, with findings suggesting inclusion cysts and comedones as part of primary or secondary changes.
40 citations
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April 1999 in “Journal of Histochemistry & Cytochemistry”
In this study, the researchers identified the specific subcellular localization of the protein S100A3 in the endocuticle and cortex of human hair shafts.
This study observed inflammatory and granulomatous infiltration in alopecic nodules of the scalp and suggested that AANS should be considered in diagnoses of alopecic nodules.
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.
N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC) was found to improve hair parameters in men with early-onset androgenetic alopecia, showing increased terminal hair count and decreased vellus hair count, with good tolerability. NAC, used alone or with minoxidil, may help due to its antioxidant properties, though its effectiveness can vary among individuals.
A 37-year-old male resolved scalp folliculitis by adopting a low-histamine diet and taking Vitamin A, Zinc, and Fish Oil, leading to better skin health and thicker hair. He warns about the potential toxicity of excessive Vitamin A intake.
The conversation discusses unconventional methods for hair regrowth, including scalp trauma like burning or microneedling, and compares them to treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride. It highlights skepticism about these methods and the body's unpredictable healing responses.
A user experienced increased pimples and cysts after two years on dutasteride, possibly due to hormonal changes. Suggestions included seeing an endocrinologist, using supplements like boron and DIM, adjusting diet, and reducing body fat to manage side effects.