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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp
Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp causes painful, scarring skin lesions on the scalp, mainly in elderly people with sun-damaged skin.
research Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp: A Clinicopathologic Study of Fifty Cases
The conclusion is that Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp is a rare condition best treated with strong topical steroids and sometimes systemic treatment.
research Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp: Challenges and Solutions
Early treatment of EPDS can improve outcomes and reduce recurrence risk.
research Folliculitis Decalvans Developing 20 Years After Hair Restoration Surgery in Punch Grafts: Case Report
A man developed a rare scalp disorder, Folliculitis Decalvans, 20 years after hair restoration surgery, and it required long-term antibiotic treatment.
research A Case of Cicatricial Alopecia Associated With Pemphigus: A Case Report
The link between pemphigus and the patient's scarring hair loss is still unclear.
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5 / 87 resultscommunity I Found Foreign Particles in my Tretinoin Cream
A user applied tretinoin to their scalp for hair loss and found brown particles in the cream. They are seeking information about these particles.
community Physician here AMA – 30M oral Fin 1-1.25 mg daily
Hair loss treatments, specifically the use of finasteride, microneedling and potentially oral minoxidil. People discussed their experiences with finasteride, its effects on sexual behaviors, as well as potential solutions such as tadalafil or using other growth factor signal peptides for hope in curing male pattern baldness.
community Lost density 60% all over scalp in 120 days (4months)
A user lost 60% hair density in 4 months, started finasteride and microneedling, and has greasy, flaky, yellowish scalp. They are awaiting biopsy results, and another user suggested trying ketoconazole shampoo.
community Sudden, rapid hair loss
A 33-year-old male experienced sudden, rapid hair loss, possibly due to a reaction to mentholated shampoo and undiluted tea tree oil, with a history of seborrheic dermatitis. He is currently taking finasteride, vitamin D3, a multivitamin, and biotin, and is seeking further medical evaluation.
community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies
Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.