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Glossary Alopecia Mucinosa

rare skin condition causing hair loss and mucin buildup in follicles

Alopecia Mucinosa, also known as Follicular Mucinosis, is a rare skin condition characterized by the accumulation of mucin—a jelly-like substance—in hair follicles and sebaceous glands. This leads to hair loss and the formation of erythematous (red) plaques or papules, often on the scalp, face, and neck. The condition can be associated with both benign and malignant disorders, making accurate diagnosis and management crucial.

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research Alopecia Mucinosa

186 citations , October 1957 in “A M A Archives of Dermatology”

This paper presents a collection of unusual cases observed over seven years, with detailed histological descriptions but no definitive diagnoses, aiming to encourage further discussion and understanding of the disease process.

research Alopecia Mucinosa of the Face Associated With Mycosis Fungoides

28 citations , May 1978 in “Archives of dermatology”

This case report describes a 41-year-old woman with alopecia mucinosa presenting multiple enlarging facial plaques, indicating a potentially non-benign course despite prior classifications.

research Alopecia Mucinosa: Report of a Case and Review

21 citations , April 2003 in “Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery”

This case report describes an instance of idiopathic alopecia mucinosa that achieved complete remission with minocycline and reviews related literature.

research Follicular Mucinosis (Alopecia Mucinosa)

20 citations , June 1964 in “Archives of Dermatology”

This study described three cases of follicular mucinosis and observed that one case responded rapidly to systemic corticosteroids, suggesting a potential therapeutic effect.

research Alopecia Mucinosa

20 citations , April 1959 in “A M A Archives of Dermatology”

Alopecia mucinosa causes red, raised skin patches and hair loss.

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autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss

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Heard alopecia areata leaves scar-like spots? Some peptides are helping those areas regrow hair. Alopecia areata patches usually still have living follicles. Peptides are being studied as a possible add-on, but the evidence is small and early. See a dermatologist for treatment.

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What makes alopecia areata different from other types of hair loss, and can topical Salicylic acid treatments help regrow the affected areas? Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition, and salicylic acid does not promote hair regrowth.

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Does hair strand thickness decrease in men with androgenic alopecia? Can finasteride help restore it? Androgenic alopecia thins hair strands by miniaturizing follicles. The pivotal finasteride trials (1,553 men, 1 mg/day, two years) report increased hair counts and improved assessed appearance, but they measured density, not the diameter of individual strands, so the effect on thickness itself is not established.
Finasteride for alopecia: the definitive guide to using it correctly. Finasteride 1 mg daily blocks DHT and, in trials, slowed hair loss in most men over 6 to 12 months, though some men do not respond and the benefit lasts only while the drug is taken. It is prescription-only and carries a pregnancy contraindication.

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What types of alopecia or hair loss conditions might TDM-105795 be designed to target based on current research? TDM-105795 may target non-scarring alopecia, particularly androgenetic alopecia.

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community Alopecia Areata Question

2 upvotes 5 years ago

A user with alopecia totalis, borderline universalis, seeks advice on getting into a Xeljanz trial or appealing insurance for coverage. They experienced significant hair regrowth but are now seeing hair loss again and want to try Xeljanz.

community 29M alopecia or normal hair fall but something worked. Just wanted to share.

4 upvotes 1 year ago

A 29-year-old male experienced hair loss and found improvement using a combination of onion hair oil, castor oil, ketoconazole shampoo, and aloe vera gel with vitamin E, while discontinuing minoxidil and finasteride due to side effects. He emphasizes the importance of scalp massage and oiling for hair growth and reduced hair fall.

community Bruteforcing alopecia or the new advent of science progress

22 upvotes 1 year ago

Combining therapies like scyllo-inositol, alpha-ketoglutarate, and autophagy-inducing supplements may enhance hair growth and prevent hair loss. Reporting individual results can accelerate progress in hair loss treatments.

community The Real Cause Of Androgenetic Alopecia

675 upvotes 1 year ago

Androgenetic alopecia is caused by DHT affecting hair growth. Finasteride and minoxidil are used to manage hair loss by blocking DHT and promoting hair growth.

community Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution

in Research/Science 14 upvotes 2 years ago

A user has been experiencing hair loss for 4 years, with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and various supplements proving ineffective. They were diagnosed with fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution, a condition that may require a combination of anti-inflammatory and hair growth treatments.

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