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    GlossaryCommensal Bacteria

    microorganisms living on or in the body harmlessly

    Commensal bacteria, also known as normal flora, are microorganisms that live on or within the human body without causing harm. They play a crucial role in maintaining health by outcompeting harmful pathogens, aiding in digestion, and supporting the immune system.

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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 What do you do about hairloss where scalp feels tight? Losing Hope

      in Chat  4 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 24-year-old male has been using 0.5mg finasteride, 5% minoxidil twice daily, iron and zinc supplements, derma rolling weekly, and Nizoral weekly for hair loss. Despite these treatments, he experiences tight, painful scalp areas with no progress and some hair loss.

      community The Truth About DUPA and Retrograde: My Research Summary

      in Research/Science  19 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation discusses the importance of scalp biopsies for diagnosing hair loss conditions like DUPA and Retrograde, which may not be just AGA. It emphasizes that treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not work if the condition is autoimmune.