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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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      Recent Developments in Alopecias

      research Recent Developments in Alopecias

      7 citations, May 1978 in “International Journal of Dermatology”
      Recent hair loss research shows some progress, especially in understanding male pattern baldness, but effective treatments for many types of hair loss are still lacking.

      research An Overview on Congenital Alopecia in Domestic Animals

      32 citations, November 2006 in “Veterinary dermatology”
      Congenital alopecia in domestic animals is rare and involves abnormal hair follicle development, needing better understanding and classification.
      Dermatopathology and Molecular Genetics

      research Dermatopathology and Molecular Genetics

      12 citations, February 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
      Combining skin tissue pathology with genetics has greatly improved the diagnosis and understanding of certain skin diseases.
      Dysfunction of Hair Growth

      research Dysfunction of Hair Growth

      1 citations, May 1965 in “Medical Clinics of North America”
      Hair growth dysfunction involves various conditions with limited treatment options.
      Hair Loss And Its Management In Children

      research Hair Loss And Its Management In Children

      5 citations, November 2011 in “Expert Review of Dermatology”
      The document concludes that early diagnosis and a comprehensive treatment plan are crucial for managing hair loss in children, with a focus on both medical and psychological support.
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      Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      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.

      community Dutasteride Literally Saves Your Hair

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  101 upvotes 5 months ago
      Dutasteride significantly reduces scalp DHT levels and can save hair, though shedding is part of the process. Some users report success with dutasteride, while others struggle despite using it along with finasteride and oral minoxidil.

      community I was on 2.5 mg oral minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  468 upvotes 4 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.
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