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    Glossary Congenital 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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      research Congenital Triangular Alopecia (Brauer Nevus)

      34 citations , December 1995 in “Pediatric Dermatology”
      In this study, researchers reported a 0.11% occurrence of congenital triangular alopecia, recommending surgical treatment for women but not for men due to later potential development of androgenic alopecia.

      research An overview on congenital alopecia in domestic animals

      32 citations , November 2006 in “Veterinary dermatology”
      This review discusses the various forms of congenital alopecia in domestic animals and highlights the need for improved classification due to limited understanding and rarity; it reports no new clinical results.

      research Hereditary, Congenital, and Acquired Alopecias

      1 citations , January 2006 in “Elsevier eBooks”
      The conclusion is that different types of hair loss in dogs and cats can be cosmetic or serious, and affected animals should not be bred.

      research Congenital alopecia areata

      32 citations , January 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
      In this study, all four cases of congenital alopecia areata experienced periods of remission, with clobetasol propionate 0.05% achieving full hair regrowth in half of the patients treated.
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      community 31M. Just diagnosed with androgenic alopecia. Fears of min.

       13 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 31-year-old man with androgenic alopecia is considering treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo but is worried about finasteride's side effects. Users recommend starting with finasteride or dutasteride for DHT blocking, suggesting topical solutions to reduce side effects.
      If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      in Research  830 upvotes 2 years 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 Is this Better Than Topical Minoxidil? Topical Diazoxide

       6 upvotes 1 year ago
      Topical diazoxide may be a promising hair regrowth treatment, especially for those who don't respond to minoxidil, as it activates potassium channels without needing sulfation. It appears safe for topical use, avoiding systemic effects seen in oral use.
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