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    GlossaryCircular Erythematous Plaque

    round, red, raised skin area indicating inflammation or infection

    A Circular Erythematous Plaque (CEP) is a round, red, and raised area on the skin that can be a sign of inflammation or infection. It often appears in conditions like psoriasis, eczema, or certain types of dermatitis, and may be associated with symptoms such as itching or scaling.

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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 Microneedling technique clarification

      in Microneedling  16 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation is about using a Dr. Pen for microneedling on a widow's peak, with advice to use a depth of 1.25mm and hold it in place for 10 seconds. The user is also using minoxidil.

      community Finasteride is love, Finasteride is life

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  35 upvotes 2 years ago
      The positive effects of taking finasteride for hair loss, with the poster being four months into treatment and seeing improved thickness on their right side of scalp. Another user replied expressing hope in having similar results after starting to take finasteride.