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Glossary Hair and Scalp Disorders

refer to conditions affecting hair and scalp health

Hair and Scalp Disorders refer to a range of conditions that affect the health and appearance of the hair and scalp. These can include issues like dandruff, alopecia (hair loss), psoriasis, and fungal infections. These disorders can result from genetic factors, hormonal imbalances, infections, or environmental influences, and often require specialized treatment from dermatologists or trichologists.

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research Hair and scalp‐related disorders are a trending topic in dermatology, with a significant increase in number of consultations in the last decade

2 citations , December 2022 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

This article confirms a significant rise in hair and scalp-related disorders at tertiary outpatient dermatology centers, particularly in cases of androgenetic alopecia and frontal fibrosing alopecia.

research A qualitative phase I study protocol on developing patient-reported outcome measure for hair, scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, and beard-related skin disorders

August 2022 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)”

This protocol outlines a study aiming to develop a universal patient-reported outcome measure for various hair disorders through qualitative interviews, with no new clinical results reported yet.

research BI39 Oncological therapies and hair disorders: a narrative approach on permanent chemotherapy-induced alopecia. A literature review of cancer-related therapies and their associated hair and scalp disorders

June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

This narrative focuses on the experiences of two women with permanent chemotherapy-induced alopecia, highlighting the severe psychological and social impact along with dissatisfaction over pre-treatment information about hair loss, which they initially believed to be temporary.

research Changing spectrum of hair and scalp disorders over the last decade in a tertiary medical centre

1 citations , September 2022 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

This study found that visits for hair- and scalp-related disorders to a derm clinic increased significantly over a decade, with androgenetic alopecia showing the largest rise.

research Hair and Scalp Variation Related to Gender

January 2018 in “Springer eBooks”

Gender affects hair and scalp characteristics, with differences in hormone responses, graying patterns, and trace metals.

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community Hair Loss Ruins Your Mind: 10x rate of BDD. PF S is not real

in Research/Science 39 upvotes 7 months ago

Hair loss is linked to a higher rate of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), OCD, and depression. Finasteride and dutasteride are not linked to increased suicidal risk, though some users report mental health side effects.

community Dental technician is convinced that he has found the cause of pattern hair loss

314 upvotes 2 years ago

A dental technician claims malocclusion causes pattern hair loss due to poor scalp circulation. Users debate this, noting treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling focus on DHT and blood flow.

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 DUPA, Non Responders and Connective Tissue Disorders

8 upvotes 1 year ago

A 27-year-old male with diffuse hair loss, including the donor area, did not respond to finasteride, dutasteride, or minoxidil. He suspects his hair loss may be linked to a mild connective tissue disorder, possibly affecting the structural support of hair follicles, rather than being purely hormonal.

community Sugar and Hair loss connections

in Research/Science 41 upvotes 1 year ago

High sugar diets may worsen hair loss by increasing 5α-reductase activity and androgen levels, especially in women with PCOS. A low sugar diet might reduce scalp DHT levels, similar to finasteride, but genetics also significantly influence hair loss.

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learn Osteopontin

signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss

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learn Estradiol

Is applying Estradiol directly to the scalp effective for hormone-related hair thinning? Applying Estradiol directly to the scalp may help with hormone-related hair thinning.

learn Scalp Micropigmentation

What is Scalp Micropigmentation and how does it help people with visible hair loss? Scalp Micropigmentation creates the illusion of hair follicles on the scalp for visible hair loss.
Is scalp micropigmentation suitable for all types of hair loss? Scalp micropigmentation is generally suitable for various types of hair loss.

learn Pyrithione Zinc

How does pyrithione zinc help reduce dandruff and irritation related to hair loss? Pyrithione zinc reduces dandruff and irritation by inhibiting yeast growth on the scalp.

learn TDM-105795

How is TDM-105795 used in hair-related products, and is it being explored as a topical treatment, an oral option, or both? TDM-105795 is not sold in any hair product — it is an unapproved experimental compound. The public trial registry shows it has been studied only as a topical scalp solution, in three completed company trials (the largest a 71-participant, 16-week Phase 2); no oral programme is registered, and no peer-reviewed publication exists.

learn Caffeine

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

learn Fluridil

a topical anti-androgen with less systemic involvement

learn Neem Oil

natural substance from Neem tree with medicinal and pesticidal properties

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Trichology
The Pharmacy for Hair Loss & Scalp Disorders, PLLC.Brentwood, TN · US

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Trichologist
Kirsten J. Scalp
Greenville, SC, United States

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