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      Tick Bite Alopecia: A Report and Review

      research Tick Bite Alopecia: A Report and Review

      5 citations , April 2016 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology”
      This report describes a rare case of nonscarring alopecia linked to a tick bite on a 21-year-old male's scalp, with specific histological findings and proposed mechanisms.

      research Tick Bite Alopecia in an Adult Female Patient.

      1 citations , March 2024 in “PubMed”
      This case report describes an adult female who developed localized hair loss on her scalp two months after tick bites, illustrating tick bite alopecia's distinct patterns and highlighting the need to consider ticks as a possible cause of such hair loss.

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      community DHT Harms Scalp Microbiome: DHT Itch is REAL

       413 upvotes 1 year ago
      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.

      community DUPA / APHK discussion ( Diffuse unpatterned alopecia / Acquired Progressive Hair Kinkering )

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      The user discusses their experience with diffuse unpatterned alopecia and acquired progressive hair kinkering, noting improvements with treatments including biotin, pantothenic acid, finasteride, ketoconazole, and zinc pyrithione shampoo. They report thicker, healthier hair and improved scalp condition, attributing success mainly to biotin, pantothenic acid, and finasteride.