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Glossary Skin Types

categorization of skin based on its characteristics and behavior

Skin types, also known as skin classifications, refer to the categorization of skin based on its characteristics and behavior. The primary skin types are normal, oily, dry, combination, and sensitive. These classifications help in determining the appropriate skincare routines and treatments, as each type has unique needs and potential issues. For instance, oily skin may require products that control sebum production, while dry skin benefits from intensive moisturization.

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research Hair Removal With the 3-msec Alexandrite Laser in Patients With Skin Types IV-VI: Efficacy, Safety, and the Role of Topical Corticosteroids in Preventing Side Effects

21 citations , January 2007 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology”

This study found that the 3-msec alexandrite laser effectively reduced unwanted, pigmented hair in individuals with skin types IV and V, but was less safe in those with skin type VI.

research Skin-type-dependent development of murine mechanosensory neurons

13 citations , August 2023 in “Developmental Cell”

In this study, researchers observed that mechanosensory neurons initially develop similar morphologies across different skin regions but diverge post-natally, adapting to the type of skin they innervate, with bone morphogenetic protein signaling crucial for forming Meissner corpuscles in glabrous skin.

research Quantitative morphometric analysis of intrinsic and extrinsic skin ageing in individuals with Fitzpatrick skin types II–III

4 citations , January 2023 in “Experimental dermatology”

This study suggests that both age and photoexposure may decrease maximum viable epidermis thickness and impact the dermal-epidermal junction in women with Fitzpatrick skin types II-III.

research 1618 Simulated solar radiation (SSR) induced skin inflammation across skin types measured by dynamic optical coherence tomography and laser doppler

April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

This study found variation in erythema induction across skin types, suggesting different SSR dose responses and highlighting a potential model for tailoring anti-inflammatory treatments.

research Effect of Skin Type on Efficacy of Laser Treatment for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review of the Literature

January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders”

This study's review of existing research found insufficient data to determine the impact of skin type on the effectiveness of low-light laser therapy for hair growth in androgenetic alopecia, with a notable lack of data on darker skin types.

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learn Scalp Micropigmentation

Who is a good candidate for scalp micropigmentation? Providers say SMP can suit many kinds of hair loss, but not everyone: active scalp disease, keloid-prone skin, pigment allergy and some medical treatments can rule it out. Get the hair loss diagnosed first.
Are the pigments used in scalp micropigmentation safe? Providers describe SMP pigments as safe, medical-grade and made for the scalp, but those are supplier and clinic descriptions rather than regulatory approvals: no colour additive is approved for injection into the skin, and allergic reactions to tattoo pigment are documented.
Is scalp micropigmentation safe? Providers describe scalp micropigmentation as low-risk when a trained practitioner uses sterile single-use equipment, but that is a provider claim rather than a regulatory finding: pigment allergy, infection and colour change are documented risks of cosmetic tattooing.
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learn GHK-Cu

Copper peptide used in skin and hair cosmetics

learn Dutasteride

5-alpha reductase inhibitor that blocks both enzyme types, a stronger DHT blocker than finasteride

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Popular 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that lowers DHT, taken as a pill or used topically

learn Microneedling

Technique that makes tiny punctures in the scalp with fine needles

learn Cyproterone

a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor

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community Please help! Continuously thinning while on Fin 1 mg

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 7 upvotes 7 months ago

The user is experiencing continued hair thinning despite taking Finasteride 1 mg daily for over a year and is hesitant to try Minoxidil due to potential side effects and inconsistency. Suggestions include trying topical Minoxidil once a day, considering oral Minoxidil, and possibly getting a skin biopsy to determine the type of hair loss.

community 5ar Type I in the frontal hair follicles - Dutasteride

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 21 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses that dutasteride may be more effective than finasteride for frontal hair loss due to higher 5ar Type 1 enzyme activity in that area. Some users question the validity of this information, while others confirm it with additional sources.

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