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    GlossaryDermal Components

    various elements in the skin's middle layer, like collagen and elastin

    Dermal components refer to the various elements that make up the dermis, the middle layer of the skin. These include collagen and elastin fibers, which provide strength and elasticity, blood vessels that supply nutrients, and cells like fibroblasts that produce connective tissue. Understanding these components is crucial for professionals dealing with skin health, wound healing, and conditions like alopecia.

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      If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      by nkrata in Research  830 upvotes 1 year 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 Comprehensive Microneedling Guide

      in Microneedling  289 upvotes 3 years ago
      Microneedling for hair restoration involves daily use of a 0.3 mm device and weekly use of a 0.5 mm device. Combining microneedling with Minoxidil can enhance hair growth.

      community Just found out I am Vitamin D deficient

      in Treatment  58 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user found out they are vitamin D deficient and was prescribed high-dose vitamin D supplements, asking if others had similar experiences and if it improved their hair. Some shared improved mood and testosterone levels after treatment, while another combined vitamin D supplements with finasteride due to family history of baldness.