research Alopecia: A Pathologist's View
The review concludes that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires proper biopsy techniques and understanding the hair growth cycle and underlying causes.
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In this study of elderly patients at an Indian medical center, researchers found that xerosis was the most common physiological skin change and pruritus was the most frequent complaint.
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This study found that skin disorders are prevalent among elderly individuals and are often associated with underlying systemic diseases.
research A CLINICOEPIDEMIOLOGICAL STUDY OF CUTANEOUS MANIFESTATIONS IN GERIATRIC AGE GROUP
In this descriptive study, elderly patients most commonly presented with skin wrinkling, xerosis, and eczematous conditions, highlighting the difficulty in distinguishing normal age-related from pathological skin changes.
research Acutely Ill Patients in Internal Medicine Departments Want Treatment for Undiagnosed, Symptomatic Skin Conditions
This study found that internal medicine inpatients had numerous undiagnosed skin conditions, notably age-related ones, and often requested treatment for symptomatic issues like xerosis, indicating a need for proper dermatological care.
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5 / 315 resultscommunity 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
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 10 months of using finasteride 1mg daily.
A 22-year-old male has been using finasteride 1mg daily for 10 months and washing his hair with Nizoral shampoo weekly to manage seborrheic dermatitis. Users responded positively, noting visible hair regrowth.
community (MTF 35) Results of 18 Months of HRT
A transgender woman experienced significant hair regrowth after 18 months of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with estrogen and bicalutamide. The discussion notes HRT's effectiveness for hair regrowth but warns against its use for cisgender men due to feminizing effects.
community 3 months in on oral Dut/Min. The shed is REAL
The user is experiencing significant hair shedding after three months on oral Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and Vitamin D3, but remains hopeful as shedding can indicate treatment effectiveness. They consider adding topical Minoxidil and dermal needling, while others advise patience.
community Hair loss is holding me back from enjoying life and I'm wasting away my youth
A 31-year-old man feels depressed due to hair loss, using topical finasteride and previously tried minoxidil. Others suggest treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, hair transplants, or embracing baldness, highlighting the importance of mental health and self-acceptance.
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2 / 800 results- 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.
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