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    GlossaryFolliculitis Decalvans

    chronic scalp condition causing inflamed follicles and permanent hair loss

    Folliculitis Decalvans is a rare, chronic inflammatory condition that affects hair follicles, leading to scarring and permanent hair loss. It is characterized by painful, red, and inflamed pustules or sores on the scalp, often resulting in patches of baldness. The exact cause is unknown, but it is believed to involve bacterial infection and an abnormal immune response.

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      community The Worst Hair Loss Condition You (MAY) have: LPP

      in Research/Science  43 upvotes 2 months ago
      Lichen Planopilaris (LPP) is an autoimmune condition causing permanent hair loss and fibrosis, often misdiagnosed. Treatments include pioglitazone, topical corticosteroids, anti-inflammatory medication, and Jak inhibitors.
      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.