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    GlossaryScarring (Cicatrix)

    process where fibrous tissue replaces normal skin after injury

    Scarring, also known as cicatrization, is the process by which fibrous tissue replaces normal skin after an injury. This occurs when the body repairs wounds by producing collagen fibers, resulting in a mark that is often thicker and less flexible than the surrounding tissue. In the context of hair and alopecia, scarring can damage hair follicles, leading to permanent hair loss.

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      community Finasteride not working isnt it MPB?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user is concerned that finasteride isn't working for their hair loss, questioning if it's due to male pattern baldness or low iron levels. They are advised to take finasteride daily and get blood work done.

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      in Update  796 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments like topical finasteride with minoxidil, oral dutasteride, and essential oils. Oral treatments like dutasteride and finasteride are seen as more effective, though some prefer topicals to avoid side effects.
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      community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      in Research  692 upvotes 3 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.