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      diabetes drug with anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and insulin-sensitizing properties

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      Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

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      nucleoside used for hair regrowth stimulant properties

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      a synthetic estrogen used topically as an anti-androgen

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      Tissue Expansion in Cicatricial Alopecia

      research Tissue Expansion in Cicatricial Alopecia

      14 citations , May 1987 in “Archives of Dermatology”
      Tissue expansion is an effective treatment for certain types of hair loss, providing immediate coverage with hair-bearing skin.
      Cicatricial (Scarring) Alopecias: Comprehensive Review and Management

      research Cicatricial (Scarring) Alopecias

      44 citations , April 2012 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology”
      Scarring alopecias are complex hair loss disorders that require early treatment to prevent permanent hair loss.
      Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Cicatricial Alopecia

      research Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Cicatricial Alopecia

      28 citations , August 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery”
      Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) may help improve hair density in primary cicatricial alopecias (PCAs) patients, but more trials are needed to confirm its benefits.
      What's New in Cicatricial Alopecia?

      research What′s new in cicatricial alopecia?

      16 citations , January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology”
      New treatments and early diagnosis methods for permanent hair loss due to scar tissue are important for managing its psychological effects.

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      community Losing Hair on Dutasteride? You might have LPP

      in Research/Science  97 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 Can Micro Needling be harmful in long term?

      in Microneedling  10 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses the use of microneedling for hair loss, with concerns about potential long-term effects like fibrosis and scarring. Users share experiences and opinions on combining microneedling with treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, but there is uncertainty about the long-term safety and efficacy.

      community scarring alopecia awareness in this community

      in Chat  33 upvotes 3 years ago
      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.