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Glossary Follicular Atrophy

shrinking or degeneration of hair follicles

Follicular atrophy refers to the shrinking or degeneration of hair follicles, which can lead to hair thinning or loss. This condition can be caused by various factors, including aging, hormonal changes, or certain medical conditions, and it often results in the follicles becoming less capable of producing healthy hair.

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research Ichthyosis, Follicular Atrophoderma, and Hypotrichosis Caused by Mutations in ST14 Is Associated with Impaired Profilaggrin Processing

99 citations , October 2008 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

This study identified genetic mutations linked to congenital ichthyosis in families from the UAE and Turkey, revealing a connection between keratinization disorders and impaired filaggrin processing.

research Unilateral keratosis pilaris atrophicans faciei mimicking follicular mucinosis

3 citations , April 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

This article describes a unique case of unilateral keratosis pilaris atrophicans faciei in a 19-year-old man, noting its clinical similarity to follicular mucinosis, but presents no new general findings.

research Follicular dysplasia in two cows

10 citations , June 1999 in “Veterinary Dermatology”

This report documents follicular dysplasia with pigmentary changes in two adult cows, contributing to the understanding of this rare condition in cattle.

Keratosis Follicularis: Classification and Potential Treatments

research Keratosis Follicularis

April 1906 in “The American Journal of the Medical Sciences”

Keratosis Pilaris Atrophicans causes skin scarring and might be treated with a new synthetic retinoid.

Epithelial Cells in the Hair Follicle Bulge Do Not Contribute to Epidermal Regeneration After Glucocorticoid-Induced Cutaneous Atrophy

research Epithelial Cells in the Hair Follicle Bulge do not Contribute to Epidermal Regeneration after Glucocorticoid-Induced Cutaneous Atrophy

23 citations , July 2007 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”

This study found that follicular stem cells in hair follicles are more sensitive to the antiproliferative effects of glucocorticoids compared to basal keratinocytes due to incomplete desensitization.

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community Anyone immediately lose hope for gt20029 when they realised it’s developed by kintor

7 upvotes 8 months ago

The conversation discusses various hair loss treatments, including minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, pyrilutamide, alfatrodial, and nizoral, with a focus on the potential of new treatments like gt20029 and breezula. There is optimism about novel treatments that don't have systemic effects, although skepticism remains about the effectiveness of some new drugs.

community Hair Loss Inflammation Prevention Stack

48 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses a hair loss and scalp care routine involving ciclopirox shampoo, benzoyl peroxide, clindamycin gel, clobetasol propionate, and calcipotriol to manage seborrheic dermatitis, folliculitis, and inflammation. It also touches on the role of diet and other treatments like oral minoxidil and pioglitazone for scalp health.

community PP405 Won’t Work: Follicle Is Miniaturized, Fibrosed, And Missing Key Support Cells

7 months ago

PP405 is ineffective for miniaturized, fibrosed hair follicles in androgenetic alopecia. AMP303 may activate hair follicle stem cells, but minoxidil and finasteride are still the main treatments.

community DHT results after 1 year on dutasteride, confused and seeking guidance

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 107 upvotes 1 year ago

The user is experiencing rapid hair loss despite using dutasteride, finasteride, and minoxidil, and is concerned about high estradiol and testosterone levels. They are advised to consult an endocrinologist for potential hormonal imbalances.

community Why is Minoxidil not enough for hair loss? (No fin)

59 upvotes 1 year ago

Minoxidil alone is often insufficient for treating hair loss because it doesn't address the DHT-related cause. Combining it with finasteride, a DHT blocker, is generally more effective.

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What is Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) in hair transplants? Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is a minimally invasive hair transplant method that extracts individual hair follicles.
What is Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) in hair transplants? Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) involves removing a scalp strip for hair restoration.

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learn Follistatin

glycoprotein that inhibits TGF-β and promotes hair growth by antagonizing activin

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autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss

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