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    GlossaryEpithelial Tissues

    layers of cells covering body surfaces and lining cavities

    Epithelial tissues, also known as epithelia, are layers of cells that cover the surfaces of the body, both inside and out. They form the outer layer of the skin, line the cavities and organs, and are involved in protection, secretion, and absorption. These tissues are crucial for creating barriers and interfaces between different environments, such as the skin protecting against pathogens and the lining of the gut absorbing nutrients.

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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

      in Research  692 upvotes 3 weeks 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.

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      in Treatment  196 upvotes 2 years ago
      This conversation discusses the advancements in treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil and new promising treatments such as pyrilutamide and verteporfin. Other treatments discussed were taking minoxidil orally, tretinoin to turn non-responders into responders and microneedling to further boost growth.