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Precise Diagnosis and Therapeutic Effect Evaluation by Dermoscopy and Calcium Fluorescent White Staining for Tinea Capitis and Other Hair Fungal Infection

research ISIDLB1647 - Precise diagnosis and therapeutic effect evaluation by dermoscopy and calcium fluorescent white staining for tinea capitis and other hair fungal infection

May 2023

This study found that dermoscopy combined with calcium fluorescent white staining effectively aided in the early diagnosis and treatment evaluation of tinea capitis by highlighting specific hair changes and fluorescent patterns associated with different dermatophyte infections in a sample of 20 patients.

research Trichoscopic findings in folliculotropic mycosis fungoides: case report

1 citations , September 2023 in “Portuguese Journal of Dermatology and Venereology”

This case report describes a 50-year-old man with folliculotropic mycosis fungoides stage IB, noting trichoscopic findings like dilated follicular openings, black dots, and dystrophic hairs, which are less commonly documented in this condition, suggesting trichoscopy could aid in early diagnosis.

research Absence of vellus hair in the hairline: a videodermatoscopic feature of frontal fibrosing alopecia

33 citations , August 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

Lack of small, fine hair on the front hairline is a key sign of frontal fibrosing alopecia.

research Focal alopecia in parietal area in adult women — assessment of usefulness of trichoscopy in making a proper diagnosis

December 2020 in “Journal of Face Aesthetics”

This study found that trichoscopy, a non-invasive diagnostic method, may effectively differentiate between types of focal alopecia in the parietal area in adult women, indicating specific trichoscopic features for conditions like alopecia areata, discoid lupus erythematosus, and lichen planopilaris.

research Preliminary Toxicity Profile of Arotinoids SMR-2 and SMR-6 in Male B6D2F1 Mice

January 1987 in “Toxicological sciences”

In this study, SMR-2 and SMR-6, retinoid analogs, were found to be approximately 100 times more toxic than retinoic acid in male mice, primarily affecting skin, immune, and reproductive systems.

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community Taking creatine while being on Fin

5 upvotes 1 year ago

Creatine does not cause hair loss, but it may accelerate hair loss in those predisposed to male pattern baldness. Finasteride users report mixed experiences with creatine, with some noticing no change and others experiencing increased shedding.

community Question: can hair shedding happen multiple times when taking minoxidil and finasteride?

5 upvotes 1 year ago

A 30-year-old male experienced hair shedding while using Minoxidil and Finasteride, with concerns about whether this is a normal shedding phase. Despite drastic hair loss, he continues the treatment, hoping for regrowth, and receives advice to maintain the regimen and consider lifestyle changes.

community Finasteride won’t make all your problems go away

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 323 upvotes 2 years ago

A user shared that while finasteride improved their hair, it didn't solve all their insecurities, suggesting that self-acceptance is key. Others in the conversation expressed varying opinions, with some feeling that finasteride significantly boosted their confidence and quality of life, while others acknowledged it as a solution to hair loss but not a cure-all for other personal issues.

community What's your option on complementary treatment

3 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses complementary treatments for hair loss while using finasteride and minoxidil, including scalp massagers, scrubs, coconut oil, and vitamin supplements. The user seeks opinions on these additional treatments.

community Don't discount diet for the sake of scalp health. Meds had no effect for 2+ years. 3.5 months since new diet / Shampoo routine.

in Progress Pictures 300 upvotes 2 years ago

Diet and specific shampoo improved scalp health and hair regrowth for someone with seborrheic dermatitis, while medications like Minoxidil and finasteride had no effect. A low-sugar, keto diet was key to their success.

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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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