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research Skin signs of nutritional disorders.

50 citations , March 1992 in “PubMed”

This review discusses the clinical manifestations of malnutrition in children, particularly highlighting the overlapping skin changes from various nutrient deficiencies, and reports no new clinical results.

research Skin signs in anorexia nervosa

48 citations , September 2009 in “Dermato-endocrinology”

This article reviews skin signs in patients with anorexia nervosa and their potential role in early diagnosis but reports no clinical results; it emphasizes the importance of dermatologists in recognizing these signs.

research Skin signs in the diagnosis of thallium poisoning

48 citations , February 1998 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

This study describes a case where a patient's rapid hair loss and specific hair root changes helped diagnose thallium poisoning.

research Skin signs of systemic diseases

21 citations , August 2011 in “Clinics in Dermatology”

This review discusses skin signs that can indicate systemic diseases and provides no new clinical results; it aims to aid physicians in diagnosing these conditions.

research Skin Signs as the Presenting Manifestation of Severe Nutritional Deficiency

18 citations , May 2004 in “Archives of Dermatology”

This case report describes a 17-month-old girl with a history of itching skin, hair thinning, swelling, growth delay, anemia, and protein deficiency amidst potential food allergies and other health issues.

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community A stress hormone has been found to signal through skin cells to repress the activation of hair-follicle stem cells in mice

30 upvotes 5 years ago

Stress can lead to hair loss by affecting hair-follicle stem cells, and this loss is harder to recover from if one has male pattern baldness (MPB). Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are used to address hair loss, but stress-related hair loss differs from androgenic alopecia.

community Topical dutasteride significantly outperforms oral finasteride

in Research/Science 65 upvotes 11 months ago

Topical dutasteride 0.05% is reported to outperform oral finasteride with minimal side effects, but concerns about study bias exist due to company funding. Some users report mixed results with topical dutasteride, noting issues with skin penetration and systemic absorption.

community So does oral minoxidil age your skin or not

43 upvotes 2 years ago

Oral minoxidil may cause dry skin and dark eye bags but doesn't significantly age the skin. Topical minoxidil is toxic to cats, and some users prefer finasteride.

community Minoxidil inhibits lysyl hydroxylase which is needed to produce collagen. If I take 2,5...5 mg of minoxidil every day can I cause my skin to age prematurely?

32 upvotes 1 year ago

Oral minoxidil is effective for hair loss and unlikely to significantly affect collagen synthesis, making it a safe option without causing premature skin aging. Users report positive hair regrowth without noticeable skin aging.

community Did Dutasteride change how you look physically? your facial profile such as skin thickness, fat distribution or softness?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 51 upvotes 1 year ago

Dutasteride and finasteride can cause changes in physical appearance, like more feminine features and increased water retention. Users report side effects such as reduced libido, weight gain, and improved skin clarity, while some notice no significant changes.

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learn Hair Transplant

What is a hair transplant? A hair transplant is a surgical procedure that relocates hair follicles to areas of thinning.

learn Scalp Micropigmentation

Can scalp micropigmentation hide my scars? Scalp micropigmentation can significantly reduce the visibility of scars on the scalp.
Does scalp micropigmentation work on all skin tones and hair colors? Scalp micropigmentation can be customized for various skin tones and hair colors.
Is scalp micropigmentation suitable for people with sensitive skin? Providers say scalp micropigmentation suits most skin types and describe patch tests, hypoallergenic pigments and a skin consultation for sensitive skin. These are provider claims rather than independent safety evidence, and pigment reactions remain a risk.

learn Osteopontin

signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss

learn Peppermint

herb and oil thought to stimulate skin and hair

learn Microneedling

technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth

learn Follistatin

glycoprotein that inhibits TGF-β and promotes hair growth by antagonizing activin

learn Epidermal Growth Factor

learn Melatonin

Can melatonin cause side effects on the skin or hair? Melatonin may cause hair loss or thinning in some users, but evidence is limited.

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Clinics

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