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    GlossarySkin Infection (skin disease)

    harmful microorganisms invade skin, causing redness, swelling, and pain

    A skin infection, also known as a cutaneous infection, occurs when harmful microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites invade the skin and its underlying tissues. These infections can manifest as redness, swelling, pain, and sometimes pus or other discharge, and may require medical treatment depending on the severity and type of pathogen involved.

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      community Androgenetic alopecia is a skin disease: DHT-mediated skin disorders

      in Research/Science  63 upvotes 2 years ago
      Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) impacts various skin conditions, including Androgenetic alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis, by causing overactivity in sebaceous glands. Topical medications Tacrolimus and Clobetasol can reduce these inflammatory conditions, and treatments like RU58841, Minoxidil, and Finasteride may also be beneficial.

      community Derms are so useless, how did they even get to be in these positions with all these academic years when random internet dwellers know more than them?

      in Chat  101 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about frustration with dermatologists not effectively treating hair loss and the difficulty in obtaining prescriptions for Minoxidil and Finasteride. Some users suggest seeing specialists or general practitioners for hair loss treatment, while others share their own experiences with dermatologists and the importance of doing personal research.

      community I am doing an experience with RU58841

      in Treatment 3 months ago
      The conversation discusses a user experimenting with RU58841 for hair regrowth by ingesting it, which others find concerning. There are mentions of potential side effects and comparisons to other treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and flutamide.

      community Hair Loss “Cure” for Inflammation: Topical Roflumilast

      in Research/Science  30 upvotes 1 day ago
      Topical roflumilast is effective for reducing inflammation in various scalp conditions like seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, and eczema, but not proven to stop scarring alopecia. Alternatives like apremilast and Vtama are also discussed for their anti-inflammatory benefits.

      community No effect Over 6 months, am I doing this wrong?

      in Update  4 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user experienced no improvement in hair loss after using a dermatologist's minoxidil 10% and finasteride 0.1% solution, clotrimazole, daily dermarolling, and multivitamins. They plan to switch to oral finasteride and reduce dermarolling to once a week.