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    GlossaryCongenital Alopecia

    condition where an individual is born without hair

    Congenital Alopecia, also known as Congenital Hair Loss or Inherited Alopecia, is a condition where an individual is born without hair or with very sparse hair due to genetic factors. This type of alopecia is present at birth and can result from various genetic mutations that affect hair follicle development and function.

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      Congenital Alopecia Areata

      research Congenital Alopecia Areata

      32 citations, January 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
      Some babies are born with alopecia areata, and a treatment with clobetasol propionate can regrow hair in half of the cases.
      Congenital Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review

      research Congenital Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review

      June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement”
      Congenital alopecia areata may have genetic links and topical corticosteroids are an effective treatment.
      Cutaneous Mastocytosis Associated With Congenital Alopecia

      research Cutaneous Mastocytosis Associated With Congenital Alopecia

      3 citations, February 2012 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology”
      A 3-year-old girl with skin mast cell buildup and congenital baldness improved with treatment, suggesting a rare link between these conditions.
      Congenital Triangular Alopecia (Brauer Nevus)

      research Congenital Triangular Alopecia (Brauer Nevus)

      34 citations, December 1995 in “Pediatric Dermatology”
      Congenital Triangular Alopecia is a rare, non-scarring hair loss that can be surgically treated in females for cosmetic reasons.
      Alopecia: A Pathologist's View

      research Alopecia: A Pathologist's View

      23 citations, July 1982 in “International Journal of Dermatology”
      The review concludes that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires proper biopsy techniques and understanding the hair growth cycle and underlying causes.

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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 was on 2.5 mg oral minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  468 upvotes 5 months ago
      User took 2.5 mg oral minoxidil, saw hair growth but stopped due to excessive body hair. Recently started finasteride and plans to update progress.

      community DHT and 5AR respect post, it's importance within the brain

      in Research/Science  111 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation discusses whether to use finasteride for hair loss, considering its role in inhibiting DHT and 5AR, which can affect brain function and mood. Some users report anxiety and depression from finasteride, while others do not experience these side effects and emphasize the importance of DHT for brain and prostate health.

      community Why I deleted my YouTube channel Part I

      in Update  118 upvotes 3 years ago
      A YouTuber named Kevin, also known as Rider_Of_Roach, who deleted his YouTube channel due to personal attacks and controversy surrounding his views on hair loss treatments. He advocated for FDA-approved treatments like finasteride and minoxidil but faced backlash from those who disagreed with him. The conversation also discusses his past trolling behavior and a lawsuit he filed against a website that published false information about him. Despite some disagreements, many viewers appreciated his research-based content and hope to see him return in the future.