research Ichthyosis Follicularis with Alopecia and Photophobia (IFAP): Late Diagnosis in 18-Year-Old Man
An 18-year-old man was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder causing hair loss, severe light sensitivity, and skin issues.
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research Madarosis: A Marker of Many Maladies
Losing eyelashes or eyebrows can be a sign of many different health problems and needs a careful approach to treat effectively.
research Sorafenib-Associated Facial Acneiform Eruption
Sorafenib can cause facial acne-like eruptions, which improve after reducing the dose or stopping the drug.
research Ichthyosis Follicularis Alopecia and Photophobia Syndrome: Transient Improvement with Oral Isotretinoin
Oral isotretinoin temporarily improved skin symptoms in a child with IFAP syndrome.
research Viral-Associated Trichodysplasia of Immunosuppression
A 5-year-old boy's skin condition improved with systemic valganciclovir after a cardiac transplant and immunosuppressive therapy.
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User shared progress on hair regrowth using Fin 1 mg/day for 4 years, Min 2x/day for 3 years, Estradiol 4mg/day, and Spironolactone 100mg/day for 3.5 months. They noted significant hairline recovery and advised against HRT for cis men due to feminizing effects.
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community Is microneedling + minoxidil better than oral minoxidil
Oral minoxidil is considered more effective for hair regrowth than topical minoxidil, but it carries higher risks. Combining microneedling with topical minoxidil can enhance absorption, but oral minoxidil with microneedling shows significant results.
community DIY treatment... Shedding completely stopped after 1.5 yrs
Vitamin C mixed with shampoo stopped shedding and promoted hair regrowth after 1.5 years. Both the person and their wife experienced significant hair loss reduction with this method.
community My DHT levels have increased after taking 0.25mg Fin for 47 days!
A user experienced increased hair shedding and unchanged DHT levels after taking 0.25mg of finasteride for 47 days, leading them to increase the dose to 0.5mg. Others discussed varying experiences with finasteride, minoxidil, and the importance of measuring scalp DHT.