research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Clinical Features, Diagnosis, and Treatment Challenges
Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is a type of hair loss affecting mostly older women, with no agreed best treatment.
Search
forLearn
0 / 0 results — no results
Research
5 / 898 results 
research Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution
FAPD and possibly CCCA may be AGA subtypes, and treatments combining antiandrogens, hair growth agents, hair transplants, and anti-inflammatories could be effective.
research Study of the Expression of Androgen, Estrogen, and Progesterone Receptors in Patients With Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
The study suggests a possible increase in androgen receptors in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia, but more research is needed.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Scalp Profiling Links Th1/Th2 And JAK3 Activation With Fibrosis And Loss Of Follicular Stem Cells
Targeting immune pathways like JAK/STAT may help treat frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Sunscreen Use: A Cross-Sectional Study of Actinic Damage
People with frontal fibrosing alopecia use sunscreen more due to increased sun damage, not because sunscreen causes their condition.
Community Join
5 / 23 resultscommunity Maybe oral min was not that good of an idea for someone this naturally hairy
User discusses increased body hair after using oral minoxidil for hair loss treatment. Others share experiences and debate benefits of being hairy versus bald.
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 Diffuse thinning is so brutal.
A 25-year-old with AGA experienced hair thinning and dandruff, stabilized with topical finasteride and minoxidil but saw minimal regrowth. They seek advice on styling and consider oral minoxidil and microneedling for denser hair.
community mallia therapeutics 8T3 scd83 molecule for ffa/lpp mainly and aga
A user applied the 8T3 product for hair loss, targeting LPP and AGA, and plans to update on its effectiveness. The product uses a saline buffered phosphate vehicle, suitable for those intolerant to ethanolic vehicles.
community Hair Loss & Lipids: Why you have sebderm, folliculitis, LPP, inflammation, etc...
Excess sebum rich in cholesterol and triglycerides can lead to hair loss through inflammation, with treatments like Ciclopirox shampoo, Benzoyl Peroxide shampoo, and Clindamycin gel recommended for managing conditions like seborrheic dermatitis and folliculitis. Pioglitazone is suggested for Lichen Planopilaris, while Omega-3s and reducing processed foods may improve sebum quality, though genetic factors play a significant role.