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research Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp following topical ingenol mebutate for actinic keratoses

9 citations , July 2017 in “Dermatologic Therapy”

Two elderly men developed scalp inflammation after using a gel for skin lesions, which healed with treatment except for some permanent hair loss.

research Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp - is it really a rare condition?

8 citations , November 2013 in “Vojnosanitetski pregled”

Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp may not be as rare as previously thought.

research Break Dancing: A New Risk Factor for Scarring Hair Loss

11 citations , May 2011 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”

Break dancing on the head may cause a type of scarring hair loss that needs early treatment to prevent permanent damage.

research Cicatricial Alopecia after a Surgical Procedure

1 citations , July 2017 in “Skin Appendage Disorders”

A woman developed permanent hair loss after a face-lift surgery despite various treatments.

research Chronic Erosions and Alopecia: A Case of Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp in an Elderly Male

August 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal”

Early recognition and treatment of EPDS are crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.

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community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

in Research 830 upvotes 2 years ago

Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

community 1mg fin daily. 1 month, 11 months, 1 year 2 months.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 2135 upvotes 2 years ago

A user shared impressive hair regrowth results after using 1mg finasteride daily for over a year, with minimal side effects. The user also mentioned taking biotin gummies and experiencing periods of shedding followed by thicker hair growth.

community Hair and plants analogy and dht (serious)

in Research/Science 2 upvotes 3 months ago

Hair loss may be linked to DHT, which can both suppress and increase inflammation, potentially as a defense mechanism. Treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841 are discussed, but the exact cause of hair loss remains unclear.

community Is There Any Chance Of Cancer In Follicle Neogenesis through Microneedling?

in Microneedling 15 upvotes 6 years ago

The conversation discusses concerns about the potential risk of cancer from creating new hair follicles through microneedling, due to stem cell division. Specific treatments mentioned include microneedling, caffeine-containing anti-hair loss shampoos, and other unspecified topicals.

community Are Derma Rollers Actually Harmful in the Long Run?

in Microneedling 40 upvotes 1 year ago

Derma rollers may cause scarring alopecia, leading some to prefer dermastamps or dermapens for microneedling. Combining minoxidil with microneedling is effective, but proper technique and healing time are essential to prevent damage.

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