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    GlossaryPAPA Syndrome

    rare genetic disorder causing arthritis, skin ulcers, and severe acne

    PAPA Syndrome, or Pyogenic Arthritis, Pyoderma Gangrenosum, and Acne Syndrome, is a rare genetic disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of joint inflammation (arthritis), painful skin ulcers (pyoderma gangrenosum), and severe acne. It is caused by mutations in the PSTPIP1 gene, which affects the immune system and leads to excessive inflammation.

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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 I just made my own PRP - DIY PRP

      in Research/Science  548 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post and conversation are about a user who made their own Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) for hair loss treatment at home, using their own blood and a centrifuge. The responses vary, with some users supporting the DIY approach to save money, others expressing concern about the safety and effectiveness of the method, and a few joking about the lengths people will go to combat hair loss.

      community 10 Days Post-Op: Hair Transplant Results and Experience

      in Progress Pictures  508 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user shared their positive experience with a hair transplant at Dr. Resul Yaman Hair Clinic in Istanbul, including before and after photos. They are considering taking oral Minoxidil post-operation but are avoiding Finasteride due to side effects.

      community This guy loses all transplanted hair?!

      in Transplants  160 upvotes 8 months ago
      A man lost his transplanted hair despite using minoxidil because he wasn't on a DHT blocker like finasteride, which is essential to prevent further hair loss. The conversation emphasizes that hair transplants are not a cure and require maintenance with medications to preserve results.

      community Am I taking out too much foam for a dose? Rogaine Minoxidil

      in Minoxidil 1 year ago
      This conversation discusses the topical application of Minoxidil, with various users providing advice on how to accurately measure a dose and keep it from melting too quickly. Others have shared their experiences using oral finasteride for hair loss treatments.