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    GlossaryTemporal Triangular Alopecia

    non-scarring hair loss in a triangular patch on the temple

    Temporal Triangular Alopecia (TTA), also known as Alopecia Triangularis, is a non-scarring form of hair loss that typically presents as a triangular or oval-shaped bald patch in the temporal region of the scalp. It usually appears in early childhood and remains stable throughout life, with the affected area showing no signs of inflammation or other skin abnormalities.

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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 I will never more buy any hairloss traitements in public pharmacy

      in Minoxidil  420 upvotes 1 month 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.

      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.