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Glossaryscales

small, plate-like structures covering skin or dry, flaky patches

Scales refer to the small, plate-like structures that cover the skin of certain animals, such as fish and reptiles, providing protection and reducing water loss. In the context of human biology and dermatology, scales can also describe the flaky, dry patches of skin that result from conditions like psoriasis or eczema, where the outer layer of skin cells accumulates and sheds abnormally.

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research Dermo‐epidermal interactions in reptilian scales: Speculations on the evolution of scales, feathers, and hairs

38 citations , July 2004 in “Journal of experimental zoology. Part B, Molecular and developmental evolution”

Reptilian scales, feathers, and hairs evolved from changes in skin cell interactions.

research cDermo-1 misexpression induces dense dermis, feathers, and scales

29 citations , December 2004 in “Developmental biology”

cDermo-1 causes dense skin, feathers, and scales in chickens.

research Beyond health-related quality of life: initial psychometric validation of a new scale for addressing the gap in assessing the full range of alopecia areata psychosocial burden

8 citations , June 2023 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

The SAAD-41 scale effectively measures the psychosocial impact of alopecia areata.

research Scale Heights of Chemically Treated Wool and Hair Fibers

6 citations , March 1998 in “Textile Research Journal”

Chemical treatments can change the scale heights of wool and cashmere fibers, affecting their identification.

research Classification scale for male and female androgenetic alopecia.

6 citations , February 1996 in “Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics”

Scale created to measure hair loss in men and women; MK-386 reduces acne; Niaspan treats dyslipidemia; minoxidil increases heart rate.

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community Scared of Twink death due to minoxidil

in Minoxidil 8 months ago

A 19-year-old is considering switching from topical to oral minoxidil to combat hair loss, despite concerns about increased body hair. They are currently using minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and dutasteride, and are willing to accept the trade-off of more body hair for better scalp hair growth.

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

in Research 830 upvotes 2 years 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.

community Facing difficulty in applying minoxidil to the scalp as I have long hair.

in Scalp Massage 11 upvotes 2 years ago

An 18-year-old male experiencing hair thinning and loss is using oral minoxidil, topical minoxidil, finasteride, and a multivitamin as prescribed by a dermatologist. He's having difficulty applying the topical minoxidil effectively due to his hair length, as he feels a lot of it stays on his hair instead of reaching the scalp.

community Do those silicone scalp massagers help or hurt hair?

in Scalp Massage 4 upvotes 2 years ago

Using a silicone scalp massager may cause hair shedding, but it could also stimulate blood flow and help with scalp conditions. Finasteride and minoxidil are used to manage hair loss, with mixed results on regrowth and maintenance.