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research The Hidden Epidemic of Topical Steroid Use: Prevalence and Impact Among Jordan’s General Population

September 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology”

Many people in Jordan misuse topical steroids without proper knowledge, highlighting the need for better education and regulation.

research Three orphans one should know: red scalp, red ear and red scrotum syndrome

13 citations , October 2015 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

The document concludes that early recognition and appropriate treatment of red scalp, red ear, and red scrotum syndromes can lead to remission.

research Topical corticosteroids induced hyper-pigmentation: a case report

October 2019 in “International journal of research in dermatology”

Misusing topical corticosteroids can cause skin darkening and other side effects.

research Nevus Sebaceus With Novel HRAS Sequence Variant Mutation Misdiagnosed as Alopecia Areata

May 2023 in “Cutis”

A 12-year-old girl was misdiagnosed with alopecia areata but actually had a nevus sebaceus with a genetic mutation.

research A young woman with frontal firbosing alopecia: a case report and review of therapeutic options

December 2018 in “International journal of women’s dermatology”

FFA in young women is often missed, and no single treatment works best.

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community Boys I am just a gonner. What on earth is my scalp even going through. Looks like world war 3. Pyril 3 months. Topical melitonin/progesterone/fin, dut, fin, oral min, laser trash, anus stimulation. Nothing. Donor area is decimated 😂.

in Progress Pictures 83 upvotes 3 years ago

Treating Seborrheic Dermatitis, a fungal scalp condition which can cause hair loss. Treatments discussed include antifungal shampoos, cold showers, exfoliating the scalp, taking Vitamin D, and stimulating the prostate through the anus.

community Inflammation's surprising role in shrinking hair follicles and AGA

in Technology 66 upvotes 3 months ago

Inflammation plays a significant role in hair follicle miniaturization and androgenetic alopecia, with treatments like ketoconazole shampoo, minoxidil, and finasteride being used to address it. Users discuss the benefits of anti-inflammatory treatments and peptides like KPV, alongside traditional hair loss treatments, to improve scalp health and hair quality.

community Unofficial Dermapen/Roller Guide

in Treatment 253 upvotes 7 years ago

Treatments for hair loss, including microneedling (dermarolling and dermapen) and the use of minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. It provides detailed information about cost and usage of the various treatments, as well as potential side effects.

community Well here I am 3-4 years later.

in Update 56 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation is about someone who has been taking finasteride for hair loss without success, considering switching to dutasteride or giving up treatment. Suggestions include trying dutasteride, microneedling, infrared therapy, multivitamins, and high-concentration topical solutions combining finasteride and dutasteride.

community An argument for why we should take topical Dutasteride seriously

in Research/Science 86 upvotes 5 years ago

Topical Dutasteride may halt hair loss and effectively treat androgenic alopecia. Combining low-dose oral Dutasteride with topical application could maximize regrowth and minimize side effects.

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