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      Tinea Capitis: Trends in Spain

      research Tinea Capitis: Trends in Spain

      7 citations , May 2012 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas”
      Scalp fungus infections in Spain are a health concern, with changing causes and a need for better treatment and prevention.
      Spectrum and Burden of Dermatophytes in Children

      research Spectrum and burden of dermatophytes in children

      32 citations , June 2017 in “Journal of infection/˜The œJournal of infection”
      The document concludes that terbinafine is effective for treating scalp fungal infections in children and recommends not excluding them from school during treatment, while also highlighting the need for updated treatment guidelines due to changing infection patterns.
      Feline Dermatophytosis: Contagion, Diagnosis, and Treatment

      research Feline dermatophytosis

      55 citations , May 2014 in “Journal of feline medicine and surgery”
      Combining systemic and topical treatments, guided by weekly fungal cultures, effectively treats cat ringworm.

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      community DHT Harms Scalp Microbiome: DHT Itch is REAL

      in Research/Science  416 upvotes 1 year ago
      Increased Malassezia and Cutibacterium in the scalp microbiome are linked to higher sebum production and inflammation in androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Treatments include ciclopirox shampoo, benzoyl peroxide shampoo, clobetasol propionate, calcipotriol, minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.

      community Androgenetic alopecia is a skin disease: DHT-mediated skin disorders

      in Research/Science  63 upvotes 2 years ago
      Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) impacts various skin conditions, including Androgenetic alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis, by causing overactivity in sebaceous glands. Topical medications Tacrolimus and Clobetasol can reduce these inflammatory conditions, and treatments like RU58841, Minoxidil, and Finasteride may also be beneficial.

      community The 'DHT itch' is real - notes from a casual bodybuilder

      in Chat  115 upvotes 1 year ago
      The "DHT itch" is real and likely due to inflammation at the hair follicle, exacerbated by increased testosterone or androgens. Treatments mentioned include dutasteride, minoxidil, finasteride, and various topical solutions.

      community My skin is always dry and flakes like chalk (25)

      in Transgender  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      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 The MPB itch aka DHT itch is very real.

      in Chat  9 upvotes 3 years ago
      Hair loss itch is caused by DHT attacking follicles and stimulating nerves. Finasteride users who respond well don't experience this itch.