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    GlossaryAplasia Cutis Congenita

    congenital absence of skin, often on the scalp

    Aplasia Cutis Congenita (ACC) is a rare congenital condition characterized by the absence of skin at birth, typically manifesting as a localized area without skin, most commonly on the scalp. The affected area can vary in size and may sometimes involve underlying structures such as bone or dura. While the exact cause is often unknown, ACC can be associated with genetic factors, teratogens, or other syndromes.

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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 will never more buy any hairloss traitements in public pharmacy

      in Minoxidil  420 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user was embarrassed by a pharmacist's loud mention of "minoxidil" for hair loss, sparking a discussion on the stigma and unprofessionalism. Users suggested online purchases or different pharmacies for privacy and reassured that most people don't notice others' purchases.