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research Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Activities of Abietic Acid against Skin-Associated Opportunistic Microorganisms
Abietic acid from pine rosin can effectively fight and reduce harmful skin microbes.
research Advanced Skin Antisepsis: Application of UVA-Cleavable Hydroxyethyl Starch Nanocapsules for Improved Eradication of Hair Follicle-Associated Microorganisms
New UVA-responsive nanocapsules effectively kill microorganisms in hair follicles when activated by light.
research Guadalupe fur seal alopecia: a metabolic syndrome associated to climatic anomalies?
Climate-related nutritional stress may cause hair loss in juvenile male Guadalupe fur seals.
research Dynamic remodeling of skin microbiota during healthy homeostatic and wound repair conditions
Skin bacteria help heal wounds and restore healthy skin.
research Hair eruption initiates and commensal skin microbiota aggravate adverse events of anti-EGFR therapy
Anti-EGFR therapy can cause skin issues, but FGF7 treatment might help.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Androgenetic alopecia is a skin disease: DHT-mediated skin disorders
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.
community DHT Harms Scalp Microbiome: DHT Itch is REAL
Increased Malassezia and Cutibacterium in the scalp microbiome are linked to higher sebum production and inflammation in androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Treatments include ciclopirox shampoo, benzoyl peroxide shampoo, clobetasol propionate, calcipotriol, minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.
community My cat died just from touching 2% minoxidil
Minoxidil is highly toxic to cats and can be fatal with minimal exposure. Users suggest switching to oral minoxidil or taking precautions to prevent pet exposure.
community Is hair thinning or loss associated with pain?
Hair thinning/loss associated with burning scalp pain. Finasteride helped relieve "DHT itch" for one person.
community Common hair-loss drug consistently associated with higher rates of psychiatric harm
Finasteride and dutasteride can cause psychiatric side effects like depression and suicidal thoughts in some users, especially those with a history of mental health issues. While some users experience positive hair growth results, others face severe psychological effects, raising concerns about their safety and the need for careful monitoring.