11 citations
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January 2017 in “Skin Appendage Disorders”
This study associated ivory-colored areas observed through trichoscopy with steroid deposits in the dermis among patients with steroid-inducedatrophy on the scalp.
March 2023 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists”
This case report highlights that rosacea can be misdiagnosed as systemic lupus erythematosus, with symptom improvement seen after switching from long-term corticosteroid use to topical metronidazole, nicotinamide, and tretinoin.
7 citations
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October 2015 in “Experimental dermatology”
This study found that topical MR blockers alongside glucocorticoids may limit glucocorticoid-inducedskinatrophy, suggesting MR's significant role in skin-related endocrinology.
9 citations
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July 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology”
This review emphasizes the potential of repurposing topical L-thyroxine for skin ulcers and telogen effluvium and highlights the need for further exploration of its use in dermatology.
23 citations
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November 2007 in “Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery”
This case report suggests that topical tacrolimus may effectively manage erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp and reverse skinatrophy, although long-term use requires monitoring for side effects.
Can long-term use of Fluocinolone affect the health of hair follicles?There is no long-term human trial measuring what topical fluocinolone does to hair follicles; what is documented is the label's warning about skin atrophy with prolonged use, plus a 2007 mouse study suggesting hair-follicle bulge stem cells do not repair steroid-induced atrophy.
The conversation discusses a hair loss and scalp care routine involving ciclopirox shampoo, benzoyl peroxide, clindamycin gel, clobetasol propionate, and calcipotriol to manage seborrheic dermatitis, folliculitis, and inflammation. It also touches on the role of diet and other treatments like oral minoxidil and pioglitazone for scalp health.
Increased Malassezia and Cutibacterium in the scalp microbiome are linked to higher sebum production and inflammation in androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Treatments include ciclopirox shampoo, benzoyl peroxide shampoo, clobetasol propionate, calcipotriol, minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.
The post discusses a user's experience with hair loss treatments, specifically topical finasteride, minoxidil, and micro-needling, and their plan to switch to oral versions and add Dutasteride. The conversation includes various responses, with some users sharing their own experiences and side effects, and others expressing desire for a more permanent hair loss solution.
The FDA warned that topical finasteride can cause serious side effects like sexual dysfunction and brain fog, similar to oral finasteride. Compounded topical formulations pose additional risks due to lack of regulation.
The conversation discusses the potential of long-chain unsaturated fatty acids, like oleic and linoleic acid, as an additional treatment for hair loss, which may inhibit the enzyme responsible for converting testosterone to DHT and promote hair growth. Users humorously suggest using oils topically and discuss other hair loss treatments, but the main focus is on the science behind fatty acids and their role in hair health.