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    GlossaryKeratosis Follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans

    rare genetic disorder causing rough skin and permanent hair loss

    Keratosis Follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans (KFSD) is a rare genetic skin disorder characterized by the development of rough, spiny papules around hair follicles, leading to scarring and permanent hair loss (alopecia). It typically begins in childhood and can affect the scalp, eyebrows, and other body areas, often accompanied by redness and inflammation.

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      community Hair Loss Inflammation Prevention Stack

      in Research/Science  49 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation discusses a hair loss and scalp care routine involving ciclopirox shampoo, benzoyl peroxide, clindamycin gel, clobetasol propionate, and calcipotriol to manage seborrheic dermatitis, folliculitis, and inflammation. It also touches on the role of diet and other treatments like oral minoxidil and pioglitazone for scalp health.

      community My skin is always dry and flakes like chalk (25)

      in Transgender  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user underwent a biopsy two years ago and was diagnosed with keratosis pilaris, leading to hair issues. They tried treatments including Minoxidil, betamethasone, lymecycline, topical Accutane, and dutasteride, as well as diet changes, without improvement in hair thickness or skin dryness.

      community Follicum releases some data from previous phase 2a trial

      in Research/Science  13 upvotes 2 years ago
      Follicum discovered that their drug FOL-005 increased hair count by 12 hairs per cm2 in patients with less than 255 hairs per cm2 and is planning a phase 2b trial. They are currently fundraising for the trial, and the drug may also be effective for women.