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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Lichen Sclerosus of the Labial Mucosa: A Case Report and Literature Review
Recognizing and treating oral lichen sclerosus is important, but treatment guidelines are lacking.
research Dermatologic Conditions in Transgender Populations
Transgender patients need proper skin care, especially when undergoing hormone treatments, to manage issues like acne and hair loss.
research Skin Ageing in Women: Pathophysiology and Treatment
The document concludes that skin aging in women can be caused by UV exposure and hormonal changes, and treatments like hormone replacement therapy and various skin therapies can help.
research Clinicopathologic Case 2: Multiple Intraoral White Lesions in a 55-year-old Female
The patient was diagnosed with oral lichen sclerosus and needs long-term monitoring.
research Segmental cherry angiomas associated with extragenital lichen sclerosus: A report of two cases
Two patients had a rare combination of red skin spots and white scaly skin lesions not on the genitals.
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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 What are all the blood work that can be checked for potential causes of hair loss?
The conversation is about potential causes of hair loss and treatments, including topical and oral minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, with a focus on checking for vitamin deficiencies and conditions like Lichen Planopolaris. It also discusses the skepticism around certain tests and the success of hair transplants.
community Oral minoxidl is very very powerful.
Oral minoxidil is more effective than topical minoxidil for hair regrowth but may cause side effects like heart issues and increased body hair. Combining it with finasteride is common for better results, though side effects vary.
community 5mg oral minoxidil + 100mg Spironolactone
A user shared progress pictures using 5mg oral minoxidil and 100mg spironolactone, noting increased body hair and faster nail growth. Another user humorously suggested a new sub for people with similar experiences.
community Before and after 1 year of oral fin + topic min still 0 improvements
The conversation is about hair loss treatments, specifically the lack of improvement after one year of using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil. Suggestions include switching to stronger medications like dutasteride and oral minoxidil, considering a hair transplant, and possibly using microneedling or tretinoin.