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Glossary Follicular Red Dots

small, red pinpoint spots on the scalp indicating inflamed follicles

Follicular red dots are small, red, pinpoint spots that can be observed on the scalp, often seen through dermoscopy. They are typically associated with conditions like alopecia areata, where the immune system attacks hair follicles, leading to hair loss. These dots represent inflamed or damaged hair follicles and can be a useful diagnostic feature for dermatologists.

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research Follicular red dots: a normal trichoscopy feature in patients with pigmentary disorders?

14 citations , June 2013 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia”

This report found follicular red dots in patients with scalp pigmentary disorders, suggesting they might be linked to the scalp's vascular structure and may have implications for conditions like discoid lupus erythematosus.

research Follicular red dots in areas with an anatomic colocalization of alopecia areata and vitiligo

February 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

Follicular red dots can appear where alopecia areata and vitiligo overlap.

research Dermoscopic features of some scalp disorders

2 citations , May 2014 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)”

This review examines the use of dermoscopy for diagnosing common hair disorders and highlights its importance, but it does not report new clinical results.

research Trichoscopy in alopecias

1 citations , March 2014 in “Turkderm”

Trichoscopy helps tell different hair loss types apart using specific scalp and hair patterns.

research Dermoscopic features of lichen planopilaris in Northern Iran: a prospective observational study

3 citations , August 2019 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

In this observational study, dermoscopy was found to be a useful tool in diagnosing lichen planopilaris among patients with primary cicatricial alopecia.

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community What is this pigmentation around my follicles?

in Chat 29 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses potential causes of pigmentation around hair follicles, suggesting sebum buildup, autoimmune conditions, or dermatitis. Treatments mentioned include finasteride, dutasteride, and an anti-inflammatory diet, with a recommendation to consult a doctor for a proper diagnosis.

community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

in Research 830 upvotes 2 years 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 Pelage PP405: New Hair Growth from Inactive Follicular Units - Phase 2a results at AAD 2026

1080 upvotes 5 months ago

PP405, a topical treatment, shows promise for hair growth by activating inactive follicles, with 66% of participants experiencing positive results. The treatment is well-tolerated and may proceed directly to Phase 3 trials, offering a potential alternative to minoxidil and finasteride.

community Topical Fin & Min, 5 Month Progress

1180 upvotes 10 months ago

Significant hair regrowth was achieved using a topical combination of 0.3% finasteride and 6% minoxidil, with weekly dermastamping and ketoconazole shampoo, without side effects. Others suggested additional treatments like red light therapy and PRP.

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