research Chronic Crusted Scalp Lesion of an Elderly Male
An elderly man's non-healing scalp lesion was successfully treated with a strong topical steroid.
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research Permanent alopecia as a manifestation of chronic graft-versus-host disease of the scalp: clinical, dermoscopic and histopathological observations
Permanent hair loss after a stem cell transplant can be a sign of chronic immune system attack on the scalp.
research Dissecting cellulitis of the scalp in a paediatric male
A 13-year-old boy with a rare scalp condition improved significantly with isotretinoin, minoxidil, oral steroids, and antiseptic shampoo.
research Inflammatory tinea capitis due to Microsporum canis transmitted from asymptomatic domestic cats
Asymptomatic cats can spread scalp infections to humans.
research Tufted hair folliculitis developing in a recalcitrant lesion of pemphigus vulgaris
Scalp inflammation can cause multiple hairs to grow from one follicle.
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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 Is the DHT itch fact or fiction?
DHT itch's existence is debated, with some claiming it's real and others saying it's psychological. Finasteride, Ketoconazole shampoo, and addressing scalp conditions like dandruff or eczema may help reduce itchiness.
community "Hair Follicle Stem Cells are quiescent 99% of the time and permanently reside in the hair follicle"
Hair follicles are mostly dormant but can be reactivated with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and microneedling. A new drug, PP405, shows promise for hair regrowth but may not be available until 2027-2028.
community Results are in for my experiment with Creatine/Fin
Creatine use with finasteride increased DHT levels, possibly affecting hair loss. The user plans to reduce creatine to stabilize DHT and hair shedding.
community I started rapidly diffuse thinning at 22. I'm 42 now and have as much hair as I did at 16. AMA
Hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, PRP, and microneedling helped maintain hair for 20 years. Research and try evidence-based treatments for best results.
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laser therapy for anti-inflammatory and likely insignificant hair regrowth effects
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a synthetic cortisol used for anti-inflammatory effects
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much-hyped research compound targeting prolactin receptor in scalp
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diabetes drug with anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and insulin-sensitizing properties
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popular antihistamine showing promise for hair loss as an anti-inflammatory and prostaglandin inhibitor
