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research Tissue Expansion in Cicatricial Alopecia

14 citations , May 1987 in “Archives of Dermatology”

This article discusses tissue-expansion augmented scalp reduction as a surgical option for cicatricial alopecia patients who are otherwise not candidates for traditional hair replacement techniques, but it reports no new clinical results.

research A Case of Cicatricial Alopecia Associated with Erlotinib

25 citations , January 2011 in “Annals of Dermatology”

This case report documents a 61-year-old woman treated with erlotinib who experienced the rare side effect of cicatricial alopecia.

research Computerized morphometry and three-dimensional image reconstruction in the evaluation of scalp biopsy from patients with non-cicatricial alopecias

15 citations , February 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

This study demonstrated that using morphometric and 3D reconstruction software to evaluate scalp biopsies in non-cicatricial alopecias may be feasible and sensitive for detecting subtle follicular changes.

research Basement membrane changes in lichen planopilaris

7 citations , June 2009 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

This study found that in lichen planopilaris, the basement membrane zone of the hair follicles exhibited disrupted and discontinuous staining patterns, potentially contributing to scarring and irreversible hair loss.

research Avaliação de alterações estruturais envolvendo o surgimento de tecido adiposo em localizações anômalas e o deslocamento de glândulas crinas em três alopecias cicatriciais primárias linfocíticas

July 2024 in “LA Referencia (Red Federada de Repositorios Institucionales de Publicaciones Científicas)”

This study observed that while anomalous adipose tissue and displaced eccrine glands were common in certain types of scarring alopecia, these findings did not assist in diagnosis.

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community High cholesterol causes hair loss?

16 upvotes 2 years ago

High cholesterol may lead to hair loss by causing cicatricial alopecia, an inflammatory disorder. Treatments discussed include cholesterol medication and statins.

community 3 Months progress on topical min/dut

in Progress Pictures 89 upvotes 2 months ago

The user experienced significant hair regrowth after three months using a topical combination of minoxidil and dutasteride. They reported no side effects and were surprised by the progress, despite initial skepticism.

community Losing Hair on Dutasteride? You might have LPP

96 upvotes 1 year ago

Men with hair loss might have lichen planopilaris (LPP), which can mimic androgenetic alopecia, leading to misdiagnosis and ineffective treatment with finasteride or dutasteride. Proper diagnosis, including biopsies, is crucial to distinguish between androgenetic alopecia and conditions like LPP.

community Concerned About Asymmetrical Frontal Hair Loss and Recent Finasteride Use, Seeking Experiences

in General 155 upvotes 8 months ago

The user is experiencing asymmetrical hair loss at the frontal hairline and is concerned about potential conditions like frontal fibrosing alopecia. They have started using finasteride and pumpkin seed oil to address the issue.

community Crown and hairline thinning almost 2 years on dutasteride

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 10 upvotes 4 years ago

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.

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