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    GlossaryHairline Recession

    gradual loss of hair at the front of the scalp

    Hairline Recession, also known as a Receding Hairline, refers to the gradual loss of hair at the front of the scalp, typically moving backward from the forehead. This condition is often a sign of androgenetic alopecia (male or female pattern baldness) and can be influenced by genetic factors, hormonal changes, and aging.

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      Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      in Research  692 upvotes 4 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 How does hair loss and recovery work?

      in Chat  12 upvotes 3 months ago
      Hair loss varies due to genetic sensitivity to DHT and other factors. Treatments discussed include finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and microneedling.

      community Don't stop taking minoxidil no matter what

      in Minoxidil  9 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation is about hair loss treatments, specifically minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride. The main advice is to start with finasteride and never stop minoxidil once started, as stopping can lead to significant hair loss.