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autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
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an anticonvulsant repurposed for hair loss via histone inhibition
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research Psoriasis and Related Disorders
Psoriasis is a common, genetically influenced skin disease worsened by stress and lifestyle, but targeted treatments are promising.
research Off-Label Use of Botulinum Toxin in Dermatology—Current State of the Art
Botulinum toxin is effective for various skin conditions, but more research and awareness of side effects are needed.
research Disorders of the Hair and Nails
The document reviews various hair and nail disorders, their causes, and treatments, emphasizing the need for proper diagnosis and the link between nail changes and systemic diseases.
research Clinical Snippets
New treatments for hair growth and psoriasis may be possible, and gene differences could affect baldness and the severity of skin conditions.
research Panel discussion: The efficacy of retinoids in the treatment of psoriasis
Retinoids help treat psoriasis effectively, but they can cause side effects and need more research on safe use with other treatments.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 20M, No Shedding on Oral Minoxidil 2.5mg After 16 Days – Should I Increase Dosage?
A 20-year-old experiencing diffuse thinning is using a regimen of oral minoxidil, dutasteride, finasteride, and ketoconazole to address hair loss. They are considering increasing the minoxidil dosage or adding topical treatments due to minimal shedding observed after 16 days.
community scarring alopecia awareness in this community
Lichen Planopilaris (LPP), a form of permanent hair loss, which can be mistaken for seborrheic dermatitis and is characterized by scalp itching, burning, redness, and dandruff. Treatment options discussed include steroidal creams, finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841.
community So we have 20k dollars human like machines available but no new effective treatment for hairloss since finasteride :)
There have been no new effective hair loss treatments since finasteride, despite technological advancements. Current treatments include finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841, with ongoing challenges and potential future solutions in research.
community 28M Hair Transplant in India, will update with results.
A 28-year-old man had a hair transplant in India, choosing not to start finasteride due to past side effects with other medications but will use minoxidil for six months post-surgery. He researched and selected a clinic in Mumbai with a high reputation, underwent a 9-hour procedure for $965, and is optimistic about the results.
community An idea that I came up with recently💡
User suggests rotating scalp 180 degrees to address hair loss. Others discuss sanity, ethics, and similar procedures like scalp reduction and hair transplants.