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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Cicatricial Alopecia Due to Hair Coloring Burn
A man lost hair permanently from a salon burn, and surgery was needed to fix the scar.
research Cicatrizing Alopecias
Pseudopelade is likely an independent disease due to its distinct features.
research Erosive Pustular Dermatosis (Chronic Atrophic Dermatosis of the Scalp and Extremities)
Erosive pustular dermatosis is a rare skin disease that's hard to treat and affects the scalp or legs.
research Primary Cicatricial Alopecias: Clinicopathology of 112 Cases
Accurate diagnosis and aggressive treatment are crucial to prevent permanent hair loss in cicatricial alopecia.
research Hair Disorders Associated with Autoimmune Connective Tissue Diseases
Autoimmune diseases like lupus, dermatomyositis, and scleroderma can cause hair loss and other hair problems, and treatments for these diseases might also affect hair.
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5 / 26 resultscommunity scarring alopecia awareness in this community
Lichen Planopilaris (LPP), a form of permanent hair loss, which can be mistaken for seborrheic dermatitis and is characterized by scalp itching, burning, redness, and dandruff. Treatment options discussed include steroidal creams, finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841.
community Don't leave a boy hanging, try to help.
A user shared their success with oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for hair loss, recommending these treatments to others. They emphasized the importance of informing others about effective treatments rather than relying on supplements.
community My doctor prescribed me Finasteride 5mg Daily. Is the dosage too high?
A user was prescribed 5mg of Finasteride daily for hair loss, which is a higher dose typically used for prostate issues. Many suggest using a pill cutter to reduce the dose to 1mg or less per day, as it is more cost-effective and equally effective for hair loss.
community Crown and hairline thinning almost 2 years on dutasteride
The user has been using minoxidil, dutasteride, and microneedling for hair loss but has noticed accelerated thinning at the crown and hairline recently. They plan to start using Nizoral and have a dermatologist appointment soon.
community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied
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1 year 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.