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Vitamins A, B, C, and D are important for skin health and are being explored for new uses, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
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A 17-year-old with Netherton syndrome has dry, itchy skin, brittle hair, and high IgE levels, treated with antihistamines and emollients.
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Recognizing the "bamboo hair defect" is crucial for diagnosing Netherton's syndrome.
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Trichoscopy is crucial for diagnosing rare genetic hair disorders.
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A child with trichothiodystrophy also had autoimmune thyroiditis and anemia, which is a new finding.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Has anyone else noticed their hair getting super dry while using dutasteride?
A user experienced dry, brittle hair after starting dutasteride and considered switching back to finasteride. Another user advised that the dryness is temporary and shared positive results with dutasteride and oral minoxidil after several months.
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A user increased their dutasteride dosage from 0.5mg to 1mg daily, resulting in a rise in DHT levels from 148 pg/mL to 281 pg/mL, and is considering switching back to finasteride due to continued hair loss. Replies suggest retesting and emphasize the importance of bloodwork before starting treatments.
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A user discusses their struggle with female pattern baldness, mentioning that Minoxidil helped initially but their hair health declined after stopping a specific diet. They seek advice on managing oily, brittle hair and mention using an egg yolk and olive oil mixture as a temporary solution.
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The user has been on dutasteride for 6 months, experiencing initial hair health but then shedding and brittle hair, with no improvement. They use minoxidil, ketoconazole, dutasteride, and vitamin D, and are questioning whether to continue treatment despite no results.
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Accutane use led to hair loss and seborrheic dermatitis for many, with treatments like dutasteride, minoxidil, and Nutrafol being used to manage symptoms. Some users reported improvement, while others experienced persistent issues or side effects from treatments like finasteride.