research Treatment of Multiple Scalp Basal Cell Carcinomas by Photodynamic Therapy
Photodynamic therapy was effective in treating multiple scalp basal cell carcinomas with minimal side effects and good cosmetic results.
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research Gender Differences in Tumor and Patient Characteristics in Those Undergoing Mohs Surgery
Men are more likely to have larger basal cell carcinomas and squamous cell carcinomas, while women have more superficial basal cell carcinomas and tumors on their legs and central face.
research Topical Imiquimod: Be Aware of the Unexpected
A woman had a severe skin reaction from the drug imiquimod, used for skin cancer, highlighting the need for awareness of rare but serious side effects.
research Follicular Induction and CK20+ Merkel Cells Overlying Cutaneous Focal Mucinosis
Some skin growths with mucin can form hair follicles and resemble skin cancer, but a special stain can help tell them apart.
research Notch Signaling Is Significantly Suppressed in Basal Cell Carcinomas and Activation Induces Basal Cell Carcinoma Cell Apoptosis
Activating Notch signaling can kill basal cell carcinoma cells.
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5 / 90 resultscommunity When you're balding is it an absolute traumatic period of your life or do some people not care as much?
Balding can be traumatic for many, affecting self-esteem and social interactions, while others accept it more easily. Treatments mentioned include finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841.
community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies
Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.
community Doctor says i shouldn't take fin because its "hormonal"
A user in Turkey was advised by a dermatologist to avoid finasteride due to its hormonal effects and was prescribed minoxidil, shampoo, and vitamins instead. The user is considering seeking another doctor's opinion or buying finasteride directly from a pharmacy.
community Shaving is NOT accepting baldness
Accepting baldness and the various ways people try to cope with it, such as shaving, using medications like minoxidil and finasteride, or getting a hair transplant. Participants discussed how true acceptance of hair loss involves confronting difficult emotions such as grief for one's former appearance and identity, as opposed to simply superficially hiding it with a shaved head.
community 6 months using topical, density looks alot better
A user shared progress pictures after 6 months of using a topical treatment with 6% Minoxidil and 0.3% Finasteride, showing improved hair density. Other users encouraged the progress and suggested adding a derma stamp for better results.