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    GlossaryTopical Corticosteroids

    medications applied to skin to reduce inflammation and immune response

    Topical corticosteroids, also known as steroid creams or ointments, are medications applied directly to the skin to reduce inflammation and suppress the immune response. They are commonly used to treat conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and alopecia areata by decreasing redness, swelling, and itching.

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      community Seborrheic dermatitis - can it cause long-term shedding (or telogen effluvium)?

      in Advice  6 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user is experiencing significant hair loss and scalp issues despite using Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 since 2017. They switched to oral Minoxidil and are now on isotretinoin and topical corticosteroids for seborrheic dermatitis but continue to lose hair and seek advice on whether inflammation or treatment changes are the cause.

      community Totally confused by doctors opinions, would appreciate some clarity

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss and confusion over conflicting medical advice, with treatments including minoxidil, finasteride, and topical corticosteroids. They are unsure about the necessity of a biopsy and the timing of using minoxidil, while also considering the impact of potential androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium.

      community The Worst Hair Loss Condition You (MAY) have: LPP

      in Research/Science  43 upvotes 5 months ago
      Lichen Planopilaris (LPP) is an autoimmune condition causing permanent hair loss and fibrosis, often misdiagnosed. Treatments include pioglitazone, topical corticosteroids, anti-inflammatory medication, and Jak inhibitors.
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      community Shedding or receding even more?

      in Journals / Progress Pictures  139 upvotes 2 days ago
      The user experienced hair shedding after using finasteride and topical minoxidil since August 2024, and briefly adding oral minoxidil in early 2025. They suspect the shedding might be due to the oral minoxidil, a bad batch of finasteride, or a normal shedding cycle, and are also experiencing an itchy scalp and acne.