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research Acquired Smooth Muscle Hamartoma With Sebaceous Component
The patient has a rare skin condition that shows features of two known disorders.
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A woman with discoid lupus improved with treatment after being misdiagnosed with a different hair loss condition.
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community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied
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 What hair loss pattern is this?
The user noticed small circular hairless spots after a buzz cut and has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil for hair loss. They are experiencing continuous shedding and thinning, and it is suggested they consult a dermatologist for a scalp examination and possible biopsy to determine if it's alopecia areata or androgenetic alopecia.
community Microneedling technique clarification
The conversation is about using a Dr. Pen for microneedling on a widow's peak, with advice to use a depth of 1.25mm and hold it in place for 10 seconds. The user is also using minoxidil.
community 5 months on Minoxidil + 1mg Fin + Consistent Scalp Massage
Using minoxidil, finasteride, and consistent scalp massage improved hair growth. Adding pepper and garlic daily also contributed to better results.
community If grafts are locked in by day 7, why does washing/rubbing the scabs off gently matter?
The conversation discusses post-hair transplant care, specifically about removing scabs gently after a week, using Vitamin E oil. The user wonders if using harsher methods like steel wool would affect results, but others reassure that if there was no pain or bleeding, it's likely fine.