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research Update on Hidradenitis Suppurativa (Part I): Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, Severity assessment and Comorbidities
Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic skin condition more common in women, linked to genetics and lifestyle factors, and associated with various other health issues.
research 173 Impact of Clinical Severity on Absenteeism and Presenteeism in Patients with Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Severe Hidradenitis Suppurativa increases missed and unproductive workdays.
research 15485 Evaluating the safety and efficacy of intense pulsed light with radiofrequency in US patients with hidradenitis suppurativa: A split-body study
Intense pulsed light with radiofrequency showed mixed results in improving quality of life for hidradenitis suppurativa patients, with no clinical improvements.
research Follicular Neutrophilic Inflammation (Hidradenitis Suppurativa)
Hidradenitis Suppurativa is likely an autoinflammatory disease, and better understanding its causes could improve treatments.
research Antiandrogen therapy with spironolactone for the treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa
Spironolactone helps reduce pain and lesions in hidradenitis suppurativa patients, and lower doses are also effective.
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community 25M with Seb Derm and Thinning: Seeking Severity Assessment and Advice
A 25-year-old male with seborrheic dermatitis and hair thinning seeks advice on the severity of his condition and treatment options. Oral finasteride and oral minoxidil are recommended as the most effective long-term treatments.
community PSA: Not all Finasteride generics are created equal, effectiveness and severity of side-effects can vary by manufacturer.
Switching generic finasteride manufacturers can reduce side effects while maintaining effectiveness. Different fillers in generics may affect bioavailability and cause varying side effects.
community 5ARi of choice not working yet? Paper Review for efficacy + safety
Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair loss, especially at the crown and midscalp, but both have similar side-effect profiles with low incidence of sexual adverse events. Improvement is measured visually, and significant results may take over 12 months to appear.
community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied
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 2 Year Finasteride Only Progress (41M)
A 41-year-old man shared his two-year progress using finasteride for hair regrowth, noting significant improvement but wishing he had started earlier. He plans to add oral minoxidil to his routine despite concerns about potential side effects, emphasizing the importance of starting treatment early to combat hair loss.