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research Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans and acne keloidalis nuchae

37 citations , September 2005 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology”

A man with scalp and neck skin issues improved after a year of oral isotretinoin.

research Comparison of a Novel Silicone Gel Wound Dressing vs Bacitracin After Follicular Unit Extraction Hair Transplantation

2 citations , December 2021 in “Aesthetic surgery journal”

The new silicone gel wound dressing may speed up early healing after hair transplant surgery compared to Bacitracin.

research Epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitor Geftinib-induced erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp – A report with a brief review of the literature

November 2023 in “Journal of Skin and Sexually Transmitted Diseases”

Gefitinib can cause scalp skin issues and permanent hair loss.

research Laser-assisted hair transplantation - a status report in the 21st century

11 citations , June 2005 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”

Lasers in hair transplantation show promise but are not yet standard, with current methods causing some side effects and needles still being preferred for creating recipient sites.

research Glabellar pomade crust mimicking dyskeratosis follicularis

1 citations , March 2006 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”

The woman's forehead lesion was caused by ointment use and resolved with treatment.

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community September - december with fin + oral & topical min + ru58841.

in Progress Pictures 165 upvotes 1 year ago

The user experienced hair regrowth using finasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, and RU58841, despite initial shedding. They also transitioned from finasteride to dutasteride and addressed scalp issues with a folliculitis shampoo.

community Are we underestimating systemic absorption with homemade/generic Topical Fin? (HPCH vs. PG/Ethanol formulations)

in Research/Science 5 upvotes 6 months ago

Topical finasteride may have higher systemic absorption and lower efficacy when using a Propylene Glycol/Ethanol formulation compared to the hydroxypropyl chitosan (HPCH) formulation. The safety profile of topical finasteride relies heavily on the HPCH formulation, and using standard solutions might lead to different pharmacokinetics.

community Body hair growth on finasteride

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 2 upvotes 3 months ago

Finasteride can increase body and facial hair growth due to increased testosterone, despite its intended use to reduce hair loss on the scalp. Some users consider trying topical finasteride for less systemic impact, while others report mixed results and side effects.

community What are your unpopular opinions on hair loss and its treatments?

in Chat 59 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplants are more accessible and effective now. Concerns about side effects and skepticism about new treatments like hair cloning and GT20029 remain.

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.

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