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      research Psychosomatic Concepts in Dermatology

      143 citations , June 1983 in “Archives of dermatology”
      Mental and social factors greatly affect skin conditions and doctors find it hard to deal with these aspects.
      Psychocutaneous Diseases: A Review of Psychiatric Disorders with Skin Manifestations and Their Prevalence in Dermatological Settings

      research Psychocutaneous disease

      38 citations , April 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
      Many skin patients have mental health issues, but few dermatologists are well-versed in treating these conditions.
      Pediatric Psychocutaneous Disorders

      research Pediatric Psychocutaneous Disorders

      22 citations , May 2011 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology”
      Recognizing and managing skin-related psychiatric disorders in children is crucial for effective treatment.

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      community Itching scalp and dandruff when i scratch it

      in Product  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about managing an itchy, flaky scalp, possibly due to psoriasis, and the use of a hydrating conditioner to address dryness. The user is concerned about using conditioner due to experiencing telogen effluvium.

      community The Worst Hair Loss Condition You (MAY) have: LPP

      in Research/Science  52 upvotes 1 year ago
      Lichen Planopilaris (LPP) is an autoimmune condition causing permanent hair loss and fibrosis, often misdiagnosed. Treatments include pioglitazone, topical corticosteroids, anti-inflammatory medication, and Jak inhibitors.

      community My skin is always dry and flakes like chalk (25)

      in Transgender  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      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 Androgenetic alopecia is a skin disease: DHT-mediated skin disorders

      in Research/Science  63 upvotes 2 years ago
      Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) impacts various skin conditions, including Androgenetic alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis, by causing overactivity in sebaceous glands. Topical medications Tacrolimus and Clobetasol can reduce these inflammatory conditions, and treatments like RU58841, Minoxidil, and Finasteride may also be beneficial.
      If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      in Research  830 upvotes 1 year ago
      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.