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research Outcomes of Tissue Expander Application for Scalp Reconstruction in Extensive Aplasia Cutis Congenita
Using tissue expanders for scalp reconstruction in patients with extensive Aplasia Cutis Congenita is effective and has minimal complications.
research Aplasia cutis congenita on lumbosacral area
A newborn girl has a rare skin condition with two ulcers on her buttock that are healing on their own.
research Two cases of aplasia cutis congenita with hair collar signs and macrophage hyperplasia
Two cases showed skin abnormalities without bone or neural defects.
research The Use of Human Dermal Papillae Conditioned Medium (HDPCM) on Aplasia Cutis Congenita in Lower Extremity due to Intrauterine Varicella Infection
HDPCM treatment healed a baby's congenital skin defect caused by varicella infection.
research Platelet-rich Plasma Injection and Lipofilling-assisted Hair Transplantation on Residual Scalp Alopecia Post Aplasia Cutis Congenita Verticis (ACCV)
The combined treatment improved hair growth and scalp health in a patient with scalp alopecia from birth.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Another transplant or SMP? (Not balding)
The user is considering another hair transplant or scalp micropigmentation (SMP) for a congenital bald spot, but previous transplants were less effective due to scar tissue. Suggestions include using hair fibers, changing hairstyles, or doing nothing, as the spot is not very noticeable.
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 any news about DUPA (Diffuse unpatterned alopecia)?
The conversation discusses diffuse unpatterned alopecia (DUPA) and its possible causes, including sensitivity to DHT, not being androgenic alopecia, being diffuse alopecia areata, or hormonal issues. Treatments mentioned include topical melatonin, Clobetasol Propionate for alopecia areata, and the lack of results from using finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil.
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 Hair and normal skin created from human pluripotent stem cells for the first time
Human pluripotent stem cells have been used to create hair and skin, potentially offering a new solution for baldness. A user also mentioned starting finasteride but experiencing unexpected hair thinning.