August 2023 in “American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine”
People in palliative care often have skin problems due to their main illness or other health issues, and treatments focus on comfort and quality of life.
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April 2018 in “Revista da Sociedade Portuguesa de Dermatologia e Venereologia”
Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic skin condition more common in women, linked to genetics and lifestyle factors, and associated with various other health issues.
The user experienced severe hair loss, itchy scalp, and skin issues after trying no-shampoo, and wonders if it's male pattern baldness or an immuneissue. They have a history of eczema, dermatitis, and jock itch, and have tried various treatments like coconut oil, peppermint, pumpkin seed, and onion.
User experienced severe allergic reactions and liver issues after a hair transplant, likely due to antibiotics and medications. Despite trying Minoxidil, the user faced further complications and is now seeking medical advice for potential future transplants.
A 25-year-old woman has been losing hair for 10 years despite normal thyroid, hormone levels, and B12 supplementation. She has used Minoxidil with limited success and is considering hair transplants, Propecia, or shaving her head and wearing wigs.
The conversation is about whether it is safe to take Xeljanz, a JAK inhibitor, while also taking finasteride for hair loss. The concern is that Xeljanz weakens the immune system, which could be risky.
Diffuse hair loss is often linked to genetics but can also be due to health issues like thyroid problems and low vitamin or iron levels. Treatments include finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, with some seeing improvements after addressing health issues.