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    GlossaryBacterial Alopecia

    hair loss caused by bacterial scalp infections

    Bacterial Alopecia refers to hair loss caused by bacterial infections of the scalp. These infections can damage hair follicles, leading to inflammation and subsequent hair shedding. Common bacteria involved include Staphylococcus aureus, which can cause folliculitis, an infection of the hair follicles. Treatment typically involves antibiotics to eliminate the bacterial infection and measures to promote scalp health.

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      Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      in Research  692 upvotes 4 months 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 Lost density 60% all over scalp in 120 days (4months)

      in Update  10 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user lost 60% hair density in 4 months, started finasteride and microneedling, and has greasy, flaky, yellowish scalp. They are awaiting biopsy results, and another user suggested trying ketoconazole shampoo.

      community The hardest hair protocol ever!

      in Research/Science  10 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is using RU58841, finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil to slow down aggressive hair loss but is still experiencing hair shedding due to high testosterone levels. They plan to use ostarine to lower testosterone and prevent hair loss while maintaining muscle mass, and will continue using the other treatments.