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    Glossary Inflammatory Skin Diseases

    involve skin inflammation causing redness, swelling, and itching

    Inflammatory Skin Diseases, also known as Inflammatory Dermatoses, are a group of conditions characterized by inflammation of the skin, leading to symptoms such as redness, swelling, itching, and pain. Common examples include eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis, which can result from various triggers like allergens, infections, or autoimmune reactions. These conditions often require medical management to control symptoms and prevent complications.

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

       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 Any chances of my hairloss being inflammatory?

       5 upvotes 1 week ago
      A 20-year-old male has been experiencing hair loss since age 15-16 and is using oral minoxidil, dutasteride, and ketoconazole shampoo, with previous use of oral finasteride and topical minoxidil. He has stabilized hair loss but seeks to rule out inflammatory or immune-related causes, considering a scalp biopsy, and is supplementing with vitamin D3, B12, and iron.

      community Has anyone here tried taking GLA supplements?

       1 upvotes 1 year ago
      GLA may help with hair loss due to its anti-inflammatory properties and 5ar enzyme inhibition. It's considered potentially more important than biotin, especially for those already using finasteride and dutasteride.

      community Hair Loss “Cure” for Inflammation: Topical Roflumilast

      in Research/Science  32 upvotes 8 months 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.

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