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    GlossaryFolliculitis

    inflammation of hair follicles, often due to infection

    Folliculitis is an inflammation of the hair follicles, often caused by bacterial or fungal infections. It appears as small, red bumps or white-headed pimples around hair follicles, and can be itchy or painful. In severe cases, it can lead to scarring or permanent hair loss.

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      Folliculitis Decalvans: A Rare Inflammatory Scalp Disorder

      research Folliculitis Decalvans: A Rare Inflammatory Scalp Disorder

      112 citations, July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy”
      Folliculitis decalvans is a rare scalp condition causing scarring hair loss, treated with long-term antibiotics and other medications, but it often comes back and is hard to manage.
      Folliculitis Decalvans: A Multicenter Review of 82 Patients

      research Folliculitis Decalvans: A Multicenter Review of 82 Patients

      68 citations, February 2015 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”
      Early onset and pustules indicate severe hair follicle inflammation, and while antibiotics help, the condition often worsens after treatment stops.
      Folliculitis

      research Folliculitis

      64 citations, January 2004 in “American journal of clinical dermatology”
      Folliculitis is an inflammation of hair follicles that requires proper diagnosis and treatment based on the specific cause.

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      community Finally Scalp Folliculitis-Free after 2 Decades of Suffering

      in Treatment  61 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 37-year-old male resolved scalp folliculitis by adopting a low-histamine diet and taking Vitamin A, Zinc, and Fish Oil, leading to better skin health and thicker hair. He warns about the potential toxicity of excessive Vitamin A intake.

      community I think I’ve finally found the reason for my hair loss

      in Chat  98 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The user experienced hair loss since 2019 and tried finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, and ketoconazole shampoo without success. A scalp biopsy showed scarring and inflammation from folliculitis, indicating chronic inflammation was affecting treatment effectiveness.

      community Anybody else have family in denial over your hair loss?

      in Chat  71 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 20-year-old discusses family denial about his hair loss, diagnosed with seborrheic dermatitis, folliculitis, and male pattern baldness. He is prescribed Dutasteride and oral Minoxidil for treatment.

      community Yeah, it’s working 👍🏻 Nov 2023 to March 2024

      in Progress Pictures  63 upvotes 9 months ago
      Animajax, who started off completely bald, has seen hair regrowth using finasteride 1.25mg, oral minoxidil 2.5mg, occasional topical minoxidil, dermastamping, benzoyl peroxide, and tretinoin. They recently added nizoral and plan to switch to a topical solution combining minoxidil and dutasteride.

      community Anyone else experiencing scalp inflammation? Get in here!

       6 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user found that taking Zyrtec (Cetirizine) and Advil helped reduce their scalp inflammation and pain, potentially creating a better environment for hair growth. They have not used any other medication for hair loss or scalp issues.