21 citations
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June 1992 in “Pediatric Dermatology”
This report describes a 6-year-old girl with eruptive vellushaircysts and suggests that this condition may be underdiagnosed due to its asymptomatic nature.
This case study and literature review describe eruptive vellushaircysts as uncommon, potentially inherited or acquired lesions, associated with other skin conditions, and challenging to treat despite being benign.
13 citations
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December 2005 in “Dermatologic surgery”
In this study, Er:YAG laser therapy initially improved the appearance of eruptive vellushaircysts but was ultimately ineffective due to early recurrence and concerns about atrophy or scarring.
6 citations
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August 2011 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia”
This case report describes a 32-year-old man with therapy-resistant acneiform eruptions later diagnosed as vellushaircysts, emphasizing the condition as a potential diagnostic consideration in similar cases.
N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC) was found to improve hair parameters in men with early-onset androgenetic alopecia, showing increased terminal hair count and decreased vellushair count, with good tolerability. NAC, used alone or with minoxidil, may help due to its antioxidant properties, though its effectiveness can vary among individuals.
John Cena attributes his improved life and career to a hair transplant and maintenance routine with red-light therapy, minoxidil, vitamins, and shampoo. Users discuss the effectiveness and side effects of finasteride, with mixed opinions on its necessity.
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride led to significant hair thinning and receding for the user, despite using topical minoxidil daily. Many users suggest that shedding is common with dutasteride, but some recommend returning to finasteride if no improvement is seen after a year.
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Regret over not starting hair loss treatments like finasteride and minoxidil earlier, leading to significant hair loss. Users discuss coping strategies, including buzzing hair, staying on medications, and considering future treatments.