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GlossaryAcne (Zits)

clogged hair follicles cause pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads

Acne, also known as acne vulgaris, is a common skin condition that occurs when hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells. This can lead to the formation of pimples, blackheads, whiteheads, and sometimes cysts or nodules, primarily on the face, chest, and back. It is often associated with hormonal changes, particularly during adolescence, but can affect individuals of all ages.

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research Serum Irisin Level in Patients with Acne Vulgaris

January 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences”

Patients with acne vulgaris have lower serum irisin levels.

research Characteristics of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers of the Cutaneous Perioral and Vermilion Lip Treated by Mohs Micrographic Surgery

8 citations, October 2018 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

Mohs micrographic surgery is effective for early-stage non-melanoma skin cancers on the lips, with basal cell carcinoma more common on the upper cutaneous lip and squamous cell carcinoma more common on the lower vermilion lip.

research Health Is Wealth and Wealth Is Pugos Nutrition

January 2020 in “Asian journal of applied science and technology”

Good nutrition is crucial for health and preventing disease, and supplements can help prevent nutrient deficiencies.

research Fertility and Sterility Volume 101 Number 4, April 2014

March 2014 in “Fertility and Sterility”

The April 2014 issue of "Fertility and Sterility" discussed various reproductive health topics, including hormone therapy benefits, sperm and genetic factors in male infertility, and the link between PCOS and diabetes.

research Acne

4 citations, May 1978 in “JAMA”

Don't ignore acne treatment to avoid scars and emotional trauma.

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community How uninformed the general public is about hair loss

in Chat 318 upvotes 10 months ago

The conversation highlights the general public's lack of knowledge about hair loss, with various ineffective remedies suggested, such as not wearing hats or using hair fibers. The only effective treatments mentioned for male pattern baldness are medications like minoxidil and finasteride, and hair transplants.

community Clascoterone (Winlevi) Update for Canada

in Treatment 17 upvotes 2 years ago

Clascoterone cream was submitted for review to Health Canada in August 2022, with hopes of approval within 3-6 months. It may potentially enhance finasteride's effects for hair loss treatment.

community I've been afraid to start Finasteride treatment for 5 years, on it for 2 weeks, regret that hadn't started it earlier and here's my story

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 31 upvotes 3 years ago

A 28-year-old male, losing hair since his teens, started taking 0.31 mg finasteride daily for two weeks with no side effects and regrets not starting earlier. He tried various treatments like minoxidil, scalp massages, and vitamins but found finasteride most effective.

community Oral Biotin and Topical Minoxidil have a synergy effect in increasing hair growth, the study was only done in healthy subjects and it was only 14 days but it does prove that biotin can play a significant role as an adjunct treatment.

in Research/Science 166 upvotes 2 months ago

Oral biotin combined with topical minoxidil may increase hair growth rate, though the study was limited to healthy subjects and did not measure hair density. Some users report personal benefits from biotin, such as faster nail growth and healthier hair, but concerns about acne and study quality were also mentioned.

community DHT Itch is real. The connection between Acne and Male Pattern Baldness shows this

in Research/Science 64 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses the link between seborrheic dermatitis, acne, and male pattern baldness, suggesting that DHT may cause both skin conditions and hair loss. Treatments mentioned include RU58841, finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, and other topical anti-androgens.