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research A Comprehensive Pathophysiology of Dandruff and Seborrheic Dermatitis – Towards a More Precise Definition of Scalp Health

89 citations , January 2013 in “Acta dermato-venereologica”

This review examines dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis, highlighting the role of Malassezia yeasts in inflammation and hyper-proliferation, and reports no new clinical findings.

research Quality of life in patients suffering from seborrheic dermatitis: influence of age, gender and education level

59 citations , September 2008 in “Mycoses”

This study found that seborrheic dermatitis significantly worsens patients' quality of life, with stronger effects observed among women, younger individuals, and those with higher education levels.

research Dermoscopic findings in scalp psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis; Two new signs; Signet ring vessel and hidden hair

40 citations , December 2014 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology”

This study found that trichoscopy can effectively differentiate scalp psoriasis from seborrheic dermatitis by identifying specific trichoscopic patterns such as hidden hairs, signet ring vessels, and comma vessels.

research Investigation of hair shaft in seborrheic dermatitis using atomic force microscopy

17 citations , January 2011 in “Skin Research and Technology”

Hair from people with seborrheic dermatitis is thicker scaled, more damaged, and thinner than healthy hair, and atomic force microscopy can help monitor the condition.

research The Genetics of Seborrheic Dermatitis: A Candidate Gene Approach and Pilot Genome-Wide Association Study

15 citations , December 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

This study identified two genome-wide significant genetic associations with seborrheic dermatitis, suggesting a potential genetic susceptibility contributing to the disease's pathogenesis.

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community How I Manage Seborrheic Dermatitis (Even After a Hair Transplant)

7 upvotes 1 year ago

Seborrheic dermatitis improved after a hair transplant. Effective treatments include Sebamed Anti-Dandruff Shampoo, Vichy Anti-Dandruff Shampoo, Nizoral, and medications like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil.

community Derm says my hair loss (diffuse) is from seborrheic dermatitis. Anyone else have experience with this? I was already prepared to jump on fin min

in Research/Science 26 upvotes 1 year ago

Seborrheic dermatitis can cause hair loss, and treatments like ketoconazole shampoo, topical steroids, and oral antifungals may help. Some consider using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss despite dermatitis.

community "DHT Itch" and onset Seborrheic Dermatitis

in Research/Science 76 upvotes 3 years ago

The post and conversation discuss the link between DHT (a hormone), scalp itchiness, and hair loss. Some users share their experiences and treatments, including the use of fluconazole, corticosteroids, and ketoconazole shampoo, with one user suspecting minoxidil as a potential cause of their symptoms.

community Minoxidil and seborrheic dermatitis

4 upvotes 7 years ago

Minoxidil use may worsen seborrheic dermatitis, causing itching and dandruff. Users consider stopping minoxidil or switching to foam to improve scalp condition.

community Dermaneedling/Dermapen with seborrheic dermatitis/dandruff

4 upvotes 7 years ago

Using dermaneedling or dermapen for hair loss while managing seborrheic dermatitis and dandruff. Treatments mentioned include ketoconazole, peppermint and jojoba oil, and rubbing alcohol.

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learn Fluocinolone

What type of hair loss is Fluocinolone recommended for, and how does it help inflamed scalps? Fluocinolone is a prescription topical corticosteroid used for inflammatory scalp conditions such as seborrheic dermatitis, scalp psoriasis and scarring alopecias. It calms inflammation rather than growing hair, it is not a treatment for pattern hair loss, and its labelling warns against prolonged use.

learn Selenium

Is Selenium more effective when taken orally or applied topically in shampoos or serums? The two are not interchangeable and the evidence points the other way from the common assumption: topical selenium disulfide shampoo has clinical trial support for dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis, while oral selenium supplements have no reliable evidence for hair growth in people who are not deficient, and excess intake is a recognised cause of hair loss.

learn Neem Oil

natural substance from Neem tree with medicinal and pesticidal properties

learn Ketoconazole

antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo

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