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GlossaryFollicular Ostia

tiny openings on skin where hair emerges

Follicular ostia are the tiny openings on the surface of the skin from which hair grows. These openings are essentially the visible part of hair follicles, and their presence and condition can be important indicators in diagnosing various scalp and hair disorders, such as alopecia.

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research Ichthyosis Follicularis With Alopecia and Photophobia

75 citations , September 1985 in “Archives of dermatology”

Two boys had a rare skin condition needing to be differentiated from similar disorders, with unclear inheritance due to few cases.

research Ichthyosis follicularis, alopecia, and photophobia (IFAP) syndrome

71 citations , January 2011 in “Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases”

IFAP syndrome is a rare genetic disorder causing skin, hair, and eye issues, with limited treatment options.

research Keratosis Follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans

54 citations , January 1983 in “Archives of Dermatology”

KFSD is a rare condition causing scarring hair loss, with no effective treatment known at the time of the report.

research Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans: a family study of seven male cases and six female carriers.

41 citations , January 1992 in “Journal of medical genetics”

The study found that males with KFSD had severe skin and eye symptoms, while female carriers had milder symptoms.

research Ichthyosis follicularis, alopecia and photophobia (IFAP) syndrome treated with acitretin

40 citations , August 2005 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

Acitretin moderately improved skin and eye issues but not hair loss or light sensitivity in a 3-year-old with IFAP syndrome.

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community New and Interesting HairLoss Studies/Papers/Reviews

in Treatment 44 upvotes 6 years ago

Hair loss treatments discussed include Dutasteride with Ketoconazole, tissue engineering strategies, and androgenetic alopecia therapies. Massage doubles follicular retention, improving treatment effectiveness.

community REVOLUTION in AUGUST: New possibilities according to Dr. Muñoz (pinacidil, cromakalim, diazoxide and nicorandil)

in Technology 13 upvotes 10 months ago

Dr. Muñoz's discovery suggests that targeting potassium channels in fibroblasts could reactivate hair growth, offering new treatment possibilities for alopecia. Potential strategies include using minoxidil, diazoxide, and other potassium channel openers, as well as bioelectric devices and direct growth factor applications.

community [Discussion] Trichoscopy in sudden-onset AGA: Pathology and reversibility of "Yellow Dots" without 5AR-inhibitors?

in Research/Science 4 upvotes 4 months ago

Hair loss treatments discussed include microneedling, minoxidil, tretinoin, finasteride, dutasteride, pumpkin seeds, saw palmetto, and scalp massage. The consensus is that finasteride or dutasteride is necessary for significant regrowth, while other methods may only slow hair loss.

community Is hair thinning or loss associated with pain?

in Research/Science 6 upvotes 3 years ago

Hair thinning/loss associated with burning scalp pain. Finasteride helped relieve "DHT itch" for one person.

community How is it possible for someone to be a non responder to ORAL minoxidil?

in Minoxidil 66 upvotes 2 years ago

Some individuals do not respond to oral minoxidil for hair loss, despite it generally working by improving blood flow to hair follicles. Factors like metabolism, drug interactions, and individual variations in the drug's activation may influence its effectiveness.

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