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research Paradoxical Skin Reaction to Certolizumab, an Overlap of Pyoderma Gangrenosum and Psoriasis in a Young Woman Treated for Ankylosing Spondylitis: Case Report with Literature Review
A young woman had a rare skin reaction to a medication for her joint disease, and a combination therapy improved her condition.
research Psoriatic Alopecia and Paradoxical Psoriasis Induced by Adalimumab Successfully Treated with Certolizumab: Clinical, Trichoscopic, and in vivo Reflectance Confocal Microscopy Features
Certolizumab effectively treats psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis with fewer side effects than adalimumab.
research A morphometric and histologic study of the scalp in psoriasis. Paradoxical sebaceous gland atrophy and decreased hair shaft diameters without alopecia.
Psoriasis on the scalp causes smaller oil glands and thinner hair but doesn't lead to hair loss.
research TNF-α Inhibitor-Induced Psoriasis and Psoriatic Alopecia in Adolescent with Ulcerative Colitis: Clinical Case
Ustekinumab effectively treated psoriasis and ulcerative colitis in a teen after infliximab caused complications.
research Psoriatic Alopecia in a Patient With Crohn Disease: An Uncommon Manifestation of Tumor Necrosis Factor α Inhibitors
A girl with Crohn's disease developed hair loss due to her increased medication, a rare side effect seen in some children.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity So...why does switching from fin to dut ruin people's hair?
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride can cause hair shedding, with mixed results; some see improvement, others see worsening. Using both treatments together initially may help reduce shedding.
community Could l-arginine be making hairloss worse?
L-arginine may worsen hair loss by potentially increasing testosterone levels, especially in those with a DHT-sensitive gene. Users discuss the effects of increased nitric oxide on hair loss and consider stopping supplements like zinc and l-arginine to see if hair conditions improve.
community When you use 1 mg fin vs you use 2.5 mg dut
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride can lead to varied results, with some experiencing better hair regrowth and fewer side effects, while others continue to lose hair. Dutasteride is generally seen as more effective but has a longer half-life, potentially extending side effects.
community Body hair growth on finasteride
Finasteride can increase body and facial hair growth due to increased testosterone, despite its intended use to reduce hair loss on the scalp. Some users consider trying topical finasteride for less systemic impact, while others report mixed results and side effects.
community Tom Cruise at the Mission Impossible premiere hair.(He's 61 y/o)
The conversation speculates on whether Tom Cruise uses hair loss treatments like Finasteride or Dutasteride, with some suggesting he naturally has good hair like Brad Pitt, while others joke about Scientology or genetics playing a role. Specific treatments mentioned include Finasteride, Dutasteride, and possibly high-quality hair products or procedures like PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma).