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research Field Cancerization: From Molecular Basis to Selective Field-Directed Management of Actinic Keratosis
Photodynamic therapy is the preferred treatment for skin precancer due to its effectiveness and safety.
research Longitudinal Assessment of the Prevalence of Actinic Keratosis and Extensive Risk Factor Evaluation: An Update from the Rotterdam Study
Actinic keratosis is more common in older men with certain genetic traits, but smoking seems to reduce its odds.
research Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp following topical ingenol mebutate for actinic keratoses
Two elderly men developed scalp inflammation after using a gel for skin lesions, which healed with treatment except for some permanent hair loss.
research Low-level light-assisted photodynamic therapy using a wearable cap-like device for the treatment of actinic keratosis of the scalp
A wearable cap-like device using light therapy reduced scalp skin lesions by 71% and was painless.
research Superficial Squamous Cell Carcinomas and Extensive Actinic Keratoses of the Scalp Treated with Radiation Therapy
Radiation therapy successfully treated an elderly man's skin cancer and pre-cancerous scalp lesions.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity When you're balding is it an absolute traumatic period of your life or do some people not care as much?
Balding can be traumatic for many, affecting self-esteem and social interactions, while others accept it more easily. Treatments mentioned include finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841.
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 can someone help me identify these pls
The user is experiencing diffuse thinning and inflammation despite using 2.5mg dutasteride daily, ciclopirox, and ketoconazole shampoos. They are considering treatments like hydroxychloroquine and JAK inhibitors due to suspected scarring alopecia and have faced challenges in obtaining a scalp biopsy.
community Update to losing hair at 16
User has seborrhoeic dermatitis causing hair loss. They are using Ketoconazole shampoo and may use selenium sulfide shampoo.