This chapter provides an overview of terminology for various skin lesions, including primary and secondary types, but does not report new findings or results.
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October 2018 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft”
This review discusses the skin and systemic conditions associated with Down syndrome and reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the need for awareness of these manifestations in diagnosis.
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July 2019 in “International archives of internal medicine”
This review discusses the psychological and emotional effects of common dermatologic conditions and highlights their impact on quality of life, but it does not present new clinical results.
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August 1971 in “The American Journal of Medicine”
This report suggests that in vitiligo, melanocytes may be destroyed by the same factors necessary for melanin production, contributing to the skin's depigmentation.
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January 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
This study suggests that trichoscopic features, such as perifollicular erythema and cicatricial whitepatches, are independently associated with pruritus and the severity of frontal fibrosing alopecia.
Exosomes combined with fractional picosecond laser treatment were effective in treating androgenetic alopecia and promoting repigmentation in white hair patches. The role of exosomes in hair repigmentation, particularly in conditions like poliosis, is not well-studied.
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.
The user observed new tiny white hairs after 12 days of using minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, and biotin, hoping they will become terminal hairs. Others advise that while some hairs may not fully grow, consistent treatment, patience, and scalp massages could enhance results.
Finasteride and dutasteride can improve skin texture and reduce acne by lowering DHT but do not reverse aging. They may enhance skin and hair health for some, but can also cause side effects like dry skin and sexual dysfunction.
DHT negatively affects scalp hair while promoting body hair growth, causing frustration due to the lack of permanent solutions for baldness. Users discuss treatments like finasteride and potential future solutions like CRISPR technology.