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autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
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a potent but unapproved and potentially problematic topical anti-androgen
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acid used for antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and anti-androgenic properties
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5 / 106 resultsresearch Analysis of epidermal entry in experimental cutaneous Bacillus anthracis infections in mice
Mice with damaged skin or hair follicles are more susceptible to anthrax infection.
research Experimental cutaneous Bacillus anthracis infections in hairless HRS/J mice
Hairless HRS/J mice resist Bacillus anthracis skin infections due to high numbers of immune cells, not because they lack hair follicles.
research Subjective and Objective Evaluation of Noncultured Epidermal Cellular Grafting for Repigmenting Vitiligo
Noncultured epidermal cell transplantation is effective for repigmenting stable vitiligo.
research The Formation of Vellus Hair Follicles from Human Adult Epidermis1
Adult human skin can grow new fine hair follicles after a deep exfoliation treatment.
research 565 Cutaneous delivery of LEKTI via an engineered strain of staphylococcus epidermidis for the treatment of netherton syndrome
ATR12-351 ointment safely delivers LEKTI protein to the skin, reducing enzyme activity in Netherton syndrome.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Metal particles abraded from dermapen (or dermaroller) needles. Is it possible?
Concerns about metal particles from dermapen or dermaroller needles potentially entering the skin and lymph nodes, similar to tattoo needles. Discussion includes the possibility of using Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 for hair loss treatment.
community My skin is always dry and flakes like chalk (25)
The user underwent a biopsy two years ago and was diagnosed with keratosis pilaris, leading to hair issues. They tried treatments including Minoxidil, betamethasone, lymecycline, topical Accutane, and dutasteride, as well as diet changes, without improvement in hair thickness or skin dryness.
community scarring alopecia awareness in this community
Lichen Planopilaris (LPP), a form of permanent hair loss, which can be mistaken for seborrheic dermatitis and is characterized by scalp itching, burning, redness, and dandruff. Treatment options discussed include steroidal creams, finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841.
community Feeling pretty hopeless... Dry skin and eczema causing my alopecia.
The user has been using dutasteride, lymecycline, betamethasone, and minoxidil for hair loss but struggles with eczema and dry skin. They feel hopeless as no treatments or moisturizers have helped, and they are concerned about their appearance due to their soft facial features.
community Red and ichy pimples/rash from applying topical minoxidil
The user experienced red pimples and a rash from using topical minoxidil, possibly due to propylene glycol. Suggestions included seeing a dermatologist, switching to foam without propylene glycol, using Nizoral, and adjusting application timing.