research Superficial Epidermolytic Ichthyosis—Hypertrichosis as a Clue to Diagnosis
Hypertrichosis (excessive hair growth) can help diagnose superficial epidermolytic ichthyosis.
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research Histopathological and Ultrastructural Study of Ectodermal Dysplasia/Skin Fragility Syndrome
The study concluded that PKP1 is essential for skin integrity and hair growth, and its dysfunction causes the symptoms of ectodermal dysplasia/skin fragility syndrome.
research PLACK Syndrome Associated with Alopecia Areata and a Novel Homozygous Base Pair Insertion in Exon 18 of the CAST Gene
A new genetic mutation in the CAST gene may link PLACK syndrome to alopecia areata.
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A woman developed a severe skin reaction from the antibiotic cefalexin.
research Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Due to Cephalexin
A woman developed a severe skin reaction called toxic epidermal necrolysis after taking the antibiotic cephalexin.
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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.
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A 24-year-old male is experiencing emotional stress from hair loss despite seeing significant progress after 4.5 months of using oral dutasteride and minoxidil, and has now switched to topical treatments. Many users encourage him to continue with the oral treatments due to his impressive results and suggest waiting at least a year before considering a hair transplant.
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A 21-year-old is experiencing aggressive hair loss and dandruff, possibly due to seborrheic dermatitis, and is using pumpkin seed oil, scalp massages, and anti-dandruff shampoo as treatments. They are hesitant to use prescribed Finasteride and Minoxidil and have noticed some improvement after stopping Serenoa capsules.
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Ultrasound imaging can predict hair shedding and assess hair growth stages by analyzing hair follicle characteristics. The conversation also discusses using ultrasound for personal hair analysis and mentions the potential use of infrared emission for hair treatment.
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A 17-year-old is using oral dutasteride, finasteride, and topical minoxidil for hair loss, with plans to increase dutasteride and consider surgery. They report significant regrowth but are worried about side effects and the effects of blocking DHT at a young age.