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The conclusion is that fat tissue in the skin is a new finding in Frontal fibrosing alopecia and may contribute to hair follicle and muscle degeneration.
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Some medications for inflammation can cause a condition with scalp rashes and hair loss, often linked to Crohn's disease, and may require treatment changes to prevent permanent hair loss.
Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution is a unique hair loss condition with inflammation and scarring, resembling but distinct from common balding.
The user has seen positive results after 16 months of using topical Finasteride/Minoxidil, microneedling weekly, and Tretinoin for hair loss. There are no reported side effects, and the user advises that the effectiveness of microneedling depends on the pressure applied.
The conversation discusses using cetirizine (Zyrtec) topically to relieve scalp itch associated with hair loss and suggests it may also benefit androgenetic alopecia (AGA). One person found relief from scalp itch after three months on finasteride, noting the itch was linked to areas where hair was lost.
Scalp tension potentially affecting hair loss, and potential treatments for male pattern baldness such as Minoxidil, Finasteride and RU58841. Evidence from a study was discussed which suggests that the cause of MPB lies within the follicle itself and is not dependent on its surrounding environment.
The user experienced initial hair density improvement with finasteride, but later felt scalp pain and a plateau in results. They added alfatradiol for scalp inflammation and divi scalp serum to their routine, and are curious if others have similar experiences.