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.
The user shared minimal results from using JXL-069 for hair loss, noting a slight lengthening of vellus hairs and plans to switch to a prodrug variant due to limited effectiveness. They also mentioned using finasteride and minoxidil, which have plateaued in results.
A user shared their positive experience with a 3-month oral minoxidil and finasteride treatment from Hims, noting healthier hair and no significant side effects. Others in the conversation discussed their own experiences with similar treatments, costs, and additional methods like microneedling and topical minoxidil.
GT20029, a new hair loss treatment, shows promising results but only a slight improvement over placebo. People are cautiously optimistic, discussing its potential and combining it with existing treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride.
Hair follicles can be dormant and potentially revived with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, but irreversible loss occurs if certain structures are destroyed. Early intervention is more effective, and additional methods like microneedling may help.