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    GlossaryHypertriglyceridemia (elevated triglycerides)

    condition with elevated triglyceride levels in the blood

    Hypertriglyceridemia, also known as high triglycerides, is a condition where there is an elevated level of triglycerides in the blood. Triglycerides are a type of fat that the body uses for energy, but high levels can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases and may be associated with other conditions like obesity, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome.

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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 TE turned into Scarring hairloss

      in Update  12 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user experienced hair loss due to a crash diet and later developed scarring hair loss. They are now on finasteride, oral minoxidil, LDN, Zyrtec, and Oztela to reduce scalp inflammation and promote hair regrowth.