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    GlossaryFollicular Hyperkeratosis

    condition where hair follicles clog with keratin, causing bumps

    Follicular Hyperkeratosis, also known as Keratosis Pilaris, is a common skin condition where hair follicles become clogged with keratin, a protein found in the skin. This results in small, rough bumps, often on the arms, thighs, cheeks, or buttocks, giving the skin a sandpaper-like texture. It is generally harmless but can be cosmetically concerning for some individuals.

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      learn HMI-115

      much-hyped research compound targeting prolactin receptor in scalp

      learn GHK-Cu

      a copper peptide showing promise in both regrowth and reversing gray hair

      learn Caffeine

      the stimulant you know and love can be used topically to stimulate hair

      learn Minoxidil

      An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record

      learn Tretinoin

      the gold standard retinoid in dermatology that's also helpful for hair regrowth alongside Minoxidil

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      Punctate Follicular Porokeratosis

      research Punctate Follicular Porokeratosis

      8 citations, November 2015 in “˜The œAmerican journal of dermatopathology/American journal of dermatopathology”
      Punctate follicular porokeratosis is a skin condition with specific features seen in hair follicles.
      Exuberant Tufted Folliculitis

      research Exuberant Tufted Folliculitis

      2 citations, February 2019 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia”
      Tufted folliculitis is common in patients with folliculitis decalvans.
      Secondary Cicatricial and Other Permanent Alopecias

      research Secondary Cicatricial and Other Permanent Alopecias

      June 2008 in “Springer eBooks”
      The document concludes that permanent hair loss conditions are complex, require early specific treatments, and "secondary permanent alopecias" might be a more accurate term than "secondary cicatricial alopecia."

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      Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      in Research  692 upvotes 3 months 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 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.