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a topical anti-androgen with less systemic involvement
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highly targeted anti-androgen that might have minimal systemic effects
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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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research Global Epidemiology of Telogen Effluvium After COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review and Modeling Study
Telogen effluvium increased globally after COVID-19, especially in Asian and Latin regions.
research Pathophysiology of Burn Scars
Burn scars form abnormally due to changes in wound healing, and more research is needed to improve treatments.
research The JAK/STAT Signaling Pathway: From Bench to Clinic
The JAK/STAT pathway is important in cell processes and disease, and JAK inhibitors are promising for treating related conditions.
research Oxidative DNA Damage Accelerates Skin Inflammation in Pristane-Induced Lupus Model
Loss of OGG1 increases skin inflammation and auto-antibodies in lupus.
research Differential Effects of Wnt5a on the Proliferation, Differentiation, and Inflammatory Response of Keratinocytes
Wnt5a may contribute to psoriasis by reducing skin cell growth, blocking skin cell maturation, and increasing inflammation.
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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 How uninformed the general public is about hair loss
The conversation highlights the general public's lack of knowledge about hair loss, with various ineffective remedies suggested, such as not wearing hats or using hair fibers. The only effective treatments mentioned for male pattern baldness are medications like minoxidil and finasteride, and hair transplants.
community Dutasteride takes 1-3 months to work in the scalp. Not weeks. Be careful.
Dutasteride takes 1-3 months to affect scalp DHT levels, not just a week. The prostate absorbs Dutasteride faster than the scalp due to different vascular networks and enzyme densities.
community FINASTRIDE and switch to DUTASTRIDE, my experience
The user shared their experience with Finasteride and Dutasteride for hair loss. They initially had success with Finasteride but switched to Dutasteride after experiencing shedding, which continued, and are now considering a hair transplant.
community Male pattern baldness, and mental health
A 48-year-old man has been using minoxidil for 15 years and considered finasteride but stopped due to potential side effects. He is concerned about his mental health and the impact of hair loss on self-image, and he encourages support among men experiencing hair loss.