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research The color of skin: white diseases of the skin, nails, and mucosa

4 citations , July 2019 in “Clinics in Dermatology”

This article reviews various "white diseases" characterized by hypopigmentation or depigmentation and emphasizes the role of melanosomes in skin and eye color, but it does not present new clinical results.

research Commentary: Darier-White Disease

25 citations , January 1983 in “Archives of dermatology”

This article reviews the early establishment of dermatology as a specialty in the U.S. and documents the initial descriptive errors in understanding Darier's disease, offering no new clinical data.

research An examination of Alzheimer’s disease and white matter from 1981 to 2023: a Bibliometric and visual analysis

3 citations , November 2023 in “Frontiers in Neurology”

This study performed a bibliometric analysis on Alzheimer's disease and white matter research from 1981 to 2023, finding the majority of publications from the US, China, and the UK, with key themes like mild cognitive impairment and MRI appearing frequently.

research Trichoscopy of dissecting cellulitis of the scalp: Exclamation mark hairs and white dots as markers of disease chronicity

15 citations , November 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

This article discusses the potential of trichoscopy in diagnosing and treating dissecting cellulitis of the scalp and emphasizes the need for early diagnosis to prevent progression but reports no new clinical results.

research Alopecia areata with white hair regrowth: case report and review of poliosis

12 citations , January 2014 in “Dermatology online journal”

In this case review, researchers hypothesize that hair regrowth following alopecia areata may be linked with poliosis, suggesting that this association might be more common than previously documented.

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community My boyfriend’s scalp has white spots all over.

78 upvotes 1 year ago

White spots on a bald scalp, likely tinea versicolor, can be treated with ketoconazole or selenium sulfide shampoos like Selsun Blue. Consulting a dermatologist is recommended for proper diagnosis and treatment.

community Androgenetic alopecia is a skin disease: DHT-mediated skin disorders

63 upvotes 2 years ago

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) impacts various skin conditions, including Androgenetic alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis, by causing overactivity in sebaceous glands. Topical medications Tacrolimus and Clobetasol can reduce these inflammatory conditions, and treatments like RU58841, Minoxidil, and Finasteride may also be beneficial.

community Why does Pelage PP405 receive so much attention, while Eirion ET-02 seems to be almost forgotten?

30 upvotes 1 year ago

ET-02 is seen as promising for addressing hair loss and graying, but PP405 is more advanced in development and has better publicity. Some users plan to use both treatments alongside minoxidil and dutasteride.

community ‘Long term use of fin/dut may be associated with health risks including fatty liver disease, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, dry eye disease and potential kidney disease.’

in Research/Science 22 upvotes 2 years ago

Long-term use of finasteride and dutasteride may be linked to health risks like fatty liver disease, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, dry eye disease, and potential kidney disease. Some users believe the risks are low and the medications are generally safe.

community Pattern hair loss before the age of 35 is associated with higher chances of prostate cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and metabolic syndrome later in life

1075 upvotes 3 months ago

Pattern hair loss before age 35 may be linked to higher risks of prostate cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and metabolic syndrome later in life. Finasteride is discussed as a treatment that may lower PSA levels and potentially prevent prostate issues.

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learn Exosomes

Microscopic delivery system that sends growth-promoting signals to hair follicles

learn Rapamycin

mTOR regulator and immunosuppressant used more recently for anti-aging and hair regrowth

learn Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor

learn Metformin

diabetes drug with anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and insulin-sensitizing properties

learn Neem Oil

natural substance from Neem tree with medicinal and pesticidal properties

learn white tea

How does white tea help with hair loss, and what makes it different from other plant extracts? White tea's high antioxidant content helps combat oxidative stress linked to hair loss.
Is white tea more effective in topical hair products or as an oral supplement for hair growth? Neither topical nor oral white tea has any human clinical trial behind it for hair growth. Topical use has a more direct mechanistic rationale, but the only verifiable studies are a cell-culture EGCG experiment and a pharmacokinetic study with no hair outcomes.
Can white tea help reduce DHT-related hair thinning in androgenic alopecia? White tea may have some benefits, but evidence on DHT reduction is limited.
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