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    GlossaryFollicular Dysplasia

    genetic condition causing abnormal hair follicle development and hair loss

    Follicular Dysplasia is a genetic condition where hair follicles develop abnormally, leading to hair loss and poor coat quality. It often manifests as patchy or thinning hair and can affect various breeds of animals, including dogs. This condition is typically diagnosed through a combination of clinical signs and skin biopsies.

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      community Progress with 6 Years fin and a FUT (2017 vs 2023)

      in Is this regrowth?  210 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post discusses a user's six-year progress with finasteride and a Follicular Unit Transplant (FUT) for hair loss. The user shared before and after photos in reverse order, leading to confusion, but overall, the community responded positively to the user's hair regrowth.

      community How is verteporfin doing in trials?

      in Chat  9 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation is about the progress of verteporfin in hair loss trials, with users expressing curiosity about its effectiveness and updates. Specific treatments mentioned include FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) combined with verteporfin, with one reported case of donor area regrowth after a year, and three patients being monitored post-treatment by Dr. Bloxham with monthly updates on YouTube.

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      in Treatment  42 upvotes 4 years ago
      Hair loss treatments discussed include Dutasteride with Ketoconazole, tissue engineering strategies, and androgenetic alopecia therapies. Massage doubles follicular retention, improving treatment effectiveness.