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research Lichen planopilaris
Lichen planopilaris is a rare, chronic condition causing hair loss, mainly in middle-aged women, and early treatment is important to prevent permanent baldness.
research Identification of drug-specific public TCR driving severe cutaneous adverse reactions
Researchers found a specific immune receptor in patients that causes severe skin reactions to a drug.
research Frontal fibrosing alopecia: Histopathological and immunohistochemical study of the inflammatory infiltrate and the sebaceous gland receptors
Frontal fibrosing alopecia may be caused by an autoimmune reaction and hormonal imbalance.
research T cell–mediated acute localized exanthematous pustulosis caused by finasteride
Finasteride caused a rare skin rash in a man, which improved after stopping the medication.
research Changes in distribution pattern of CD8 lymphocytes in the scalp in alopecia areata during treatment with diphencyprone
Diphencyprone treatment increases CD8 lymphocytes in the scalp, which is associated with hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity DHT Harms Scalp Microbiome: DHT Itch is REAL
Increased Malassezia and Cutibacterium in the scalp microbiome are linked to higher sebum production and inflammation in androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Treatments include ciclopirox shampoo, benzoyl peroxide shampoo, clobetasol propionate, calcipotriol, minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.
community Perifollicular Fibrosis and its role in androgenetic alopecia. Is Aminexil/Kopexil a must for anyone with AGA?
Aminexil/Kopexil may help reduce hair loss by addressing perifollicular fibrosis in androgenetic alopecia, but it lacks the extensive clinical backing of finasteride and minoxidil. Some users find it effective, but availability and cost are issues, especially in the US where it's not FDA-approved.
community concerns about starting minoxidil
An 18-year-old woman experiencing hair loss due to stress, possible PCOS, and low vitamin D is concerned about starting 5% minoxidil foam, prescribed by her doctor, due to potential facial hair growth. She is also using a topical steroid for scalp sensitivity and pain.
community Dutasteride Isn't Working? Get a Scalp Biopsy NOW
Dutasteride may not be effective for everyone due to underlying issues, suggesting scalp biopsies for further diagnosis. Users discuss using higher doses of dutasteride, topical treatments, minoxidil, and pyrilutamide for hair loss management.
community I got my bloodwork done... What now?
The user has been experiencing hair thinning despite taking finasteride and minoxidil for six months. Bloodwork suggests a vitamin D deficiency, and users recommend consulting a doctor and possibly supplementing vitamin D.