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    GlossaryHair Follicle Microbiota

    community of microorganisms living in and around hair follicles

    Hair Follicle Microbiota refers to the community of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, and viruses, that reside in and around hair follicles. These microorganisms play a role in maintaining scalp health, influencing conditions like dandruff, acne, and even hair loss. Understanding this microbiota can help in developing targeted treatments for various scalp and hair disorders.

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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 Trestolone (MENT) as a nuclear treatment

      in Treatment  99 upvotes 2 years ago
      Experimenting with trestolone as a treatment for hair loss in an attempt to avoid DHT-related treatments such as finasteride and dutasteride, and discussing the potential effects of its receptor selectivity on the androgen receptors in the scalp.

      community Anyone else realize how many younger guys are balding?

      in Chat  262 upvotes 2 months ago
      Many younger men are experiencing hair loss due to genetics, diet, stress, and lifestyle changes. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are mentioned, with some users noting improvements.