research Scd1 ab-Xyk: A New Asebic Allele Characterized by a CCC Trinucleotide Insertion in Exon 5 of the Stearoyl-CoA Desaturase 1 Gene in Mouse
A new mouse mutation causes skin and hair defects due to a gene change.
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research Nevus Sebaceus With Novel HRAS Sequence Variant Mutation Misdiagnosed As Alopecia Areata
A 12-year-old girl was misdiagnosed with alopecia areata but actually had a nevus sebaceus with a genetic mutation.
research Dermoscopic Findings of Alopecia Areata in Dark-Skinned Individuals: An Analysis of 116 Cases
The study concluded that yellow dots are a common and useful sign for diagnosing alopecia areata in dark-skinned individuals and may indicate the severity of the condition.
research Percutaneous Drug Delivery to the Hair Follicle
Hair follicles could be used for targeted drug delivery, with liposomal systems showing promise for this method.
research Percutaneous Drug Delivery to the Hair Follicle
Hair follicles could be used to deliver drugs effectively, with the right understanding and methods.
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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 2.5 years Minoxidil and HRT, CPA->Lupron +Minox 5%
The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 2.5 years of using Minoxidil 5% and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with Lupron, despite initial scalp irritation. Finasteride was ineffective for them.
community Just popped my first fin, excited as hell!
A user shared their excitement about starting finasteride for hair loss after trying various ineffective methods. Other users discussed their experiences with finasteride, including shedding phases and side effects, with one mentioning using topical finasteride and minoxidil.
community Minoxidil Finasteride heart problems
A user experienced heart problems after taking 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil and is considering quitting minoxidil. Others discussed their experiences with heart issues and minoxidil, with some suggesting topical minoxidil as a safer alternative.
community Why I’d advise my teenage son to take propecia (opinion)
The post argues for teenage use of finasteride to prevent hair loss, citing minimal side effects and personal success. Replies criticize the advice, highlighting potential developmental risks and questioning the safety of finasteride for teenagers.