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GlossaryLeprosy Treatment

involves multi-drug therapy to kill Mycobacterium leprae bacteria

Leprosy treatment, also known as Hansen's Disease treatment, involves a multi-drug therapy (MDT) regimen typically consisting of dapsone, rifampicin, and clofazimine. This combination effectively kills the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae, which causes the disease, and helps prevent the development of drug resistance. Early diagnosis and consistent treatment are crucial to prevent nerve damage, disability, and the spread of the disease.

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research Alopecia as a systemic disease

7 citations , July 2019 in “Clinics in Dermatology”

Hair loss can indicate or worsen with systemic diseases, and treating the underlying condition is important.

research Diffuse alopecia of the scalp in borderline-lepromatous leprosy in an Indian patient

2 citations , January 1997 in “Leprosy Review”

A neglected leprosy treatment led to rare scalp hair loss in an Indian woman, which improved with proper medication.

research Leprosy on the scalp

5 citations , October 2016 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia”

A man from Brazil had a rare case of leprosy on his scalp, which improved with treatment.

research PLAU and SerpinB2 role in apoptosis in leprosy

May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

PLAU and SerpinB2 affect cell death differently in various forms of leprosy and could be targets for new treatments.

research Lepromatous Leprosy in a Renal Transplant Recipient

12 citations , January 1998 in “Clinical Infectious Diseases”

A kidney transplant patient developed leprosy, likely due to immunosuppression and genetic factors, and improved with treatment.

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community Justin Bieber got a hair transplant

in Transplants 1480 upvotes 1 year ago

Justin Bieber has had multiple hair transplants, with discussions on the cost and quality in places like Turkey. Despite using treatments like finasteride, his hairline appears unnatural to some.

community Dutasteride: More Than a DHT Reducer – A Potential Androgen Receptor Inhibitor?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 31 upvotes 1 year ago

Dutasteride may inhibit androgen receptors in addition to reducing DHT, potentially explaining its effectiveness over finasteride for hair loss. Concerns about its impact on muscle growth are debated, with some suggesting no significant effects.

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