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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch THERAPEUTIC HOTLINE: Effectiveness of the association of cetirizine and topical steroids in lichen planus pilaris - an open-label clinical trial
Combining cetirizine and topical steroids can effectively manage severe lichen planus pilaris.
research Frontal fibrosing alopecia in postmenopausal women
Some postmenopausal women with frontal fibrosing alopecia stopped losing hair with finasteride treatment, hinting at a possible hormonal cause.
research Black women’s hair: the main scalp dermatoses and aesthetic practices in women of African ethnicity
Black women's unique hair characteristics and styling practices can lead to specific scalp conditions, which require early diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
research Frontal fibrosing alopecia
Frontal fibrosing alopecia is a type of hair loss that usually happens after menopause.
research Responsiveness of the DLQI and the Colombian validated version of the Skindex-29 in scarring and non-scarring alopecia
Telogen effluvium most affects quality of life in alopecia patients.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Duta 2,5mg/day - No Progress - 28M
A 28-year-old is experiencing hair loss despite using treatments like oral minoxidil, finasteride, and high-dose dutasteride (2.5 mg). They suspect lichen planus might be contributing to the issue and plan to continue treatment while monitoring progress.
community UPDATE - 7 months 2,5 dutatesteride
The user continues to experience hair loss despite using dutasteride 2.5mg, minoxidil 5mg, and ciclopirox shampoo, and plans to reassess after one year. Others report similar issues with dutasteride, with some switching to finasteride or adding RU58841.
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 Clascoterone (Winlevi) Update for Canada
Clascoterone cream was submitted for review to Health Canada in August 2022, with hopes of approval within 3-6 months. It may potentially enhance finasteride's effects for hair loss treatment.
community My boyfriend’s scalp has white spots all over.
White spots on a bald scalp, likely tinea versicolor, can be treated with ketoconazole or selenium sulfide shampoos like Selsun Blue. Consulting a dermatologist is recommended for proper diagnosis and treatment.