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research Porokeratotic eccrine and hair follicle nevus: a report of two cases and review of the literature
Porokeratotic eccrine and hair follicle nevus is a very rare skin disorder possibly caused by a GJB2 gene mutation.
research Actinic keratosis: a clinical and epidemiological revision
Actinic keratosis can lead to skin cancer, is more common in fair-skinned people, and can be reduced with sunscreen and treated effectively.
research Porokeratotic adnexal ostial naevus: review on the entity and therapeutic approach
Laser treatments are the most effective for porokeratotic adnexal ostial nevus.
research Porokeratotic Eccrine Duct and Hair Follicle Nevus (PEHFN) Associated with Keratitis-Ichthyosis-Deafness (KID) Syndrome
A 15-year-old with KID syndrome developed a rare skin condition called PEHFN.
research Adult-onset porokeratotic eccrine ostial and dermal duct nevus:dermatoscopic findings and treatment with tazarotene
An adult with a rare skin condition improved with tazarotene treatment.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity My skin is always dry and flakes like chalk (25)
The user underwent a biopsy two years ago and was diagnosed with keratosis pilaris, leading to hair issues. They tried treatments including Minoxidil, betamethasone, lymecycline, topical Accutane, and dutasteride, as well as diet changes, without improvement in hair thickness or skin dryness.
community Are there any vellus hairs in a longtime NW7 scalp under a microscope or is it completely smooth?
The conversation discusses whether a longtime NW7 scalp has vellus hairs under a microscope or is completely smooth. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
community can someone help me identify these pls
The user is experiencing diffuse thinning and inflammation despite using 2.5mg dutasteride daily, ciclopirox, and ketoconazole shampoos. They are considering treatments like hydroxychloroquine and JAK inhibitors due to suspected scarring alopecia and have faced challenges in obtaining a scalp biopsy.
community Update to losing hair at 16
User has seborrhoeic dermatitis causing hair loss. They are using Ketoconazole shampoo and may use selenium sulfide shampoo.
community Is this regrowth or vellus hairs?
A user with long-term hair loss has been using topical minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, ketoconazole, and dermastamping for 8 months. They are unsure if the new hairs are miniaturized or vellus.