January 2015 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal”
This diagnostic discussion reports that diffuse alopecia areata was identified in a patient with diffuse hair loss, based on specific histopathological features observed in a biopsy.
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August 2008 in “Journal of Forensic Sciences”
This study used electron microscopy to characterize tissues on telogen hair roots, finding that tissue quality, including nucleated and nonnucleated epithelial cells, may play a crucial role in DNA typing for forensic analysis.
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March 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology”
This case report describes a 26-year-old female with linear morphea and unique alopecia characterized by atrophic follicular remnants, resembling telogen follicles but indicating permanent alopecia, unlike typical findings in morphea-related alopecia.
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January 2011 in “Archives of Dermatology”
This study found that the yellow dot pattern observed in dermoscopy of alopecia areata corresponds to inefficient follicular structures containing hairremnants, as corroborated by reflectance confocal microscopy and pathological findings.
Intermittent fasting may inhibit hair growth by triggering a stress response that affects hair-follicle stem cells. Some users believe genetics and DHT play a larger role in hair loss, and treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride are mentioned as ineffective for some.
User noticed tiny dots on their head after using 0.5% dutasteride and 8% minoxidil, which others identified as developing hairfollicles. Encouragement was given to continue the treatment.
Switching to Dutasteride worsened hair condition, causing shedding and inflammation. The user will continue Dutasteride until 18 months before possibly switching back to Finasteride, while using oral Minoxidil.
A young man with hypertrichosis has over 95% of his face covered in hair, sparking humorous comments about hair loss treatments like minoxidil and dutasteride. Users joke about transplanting his facial hair and discuss the challenges of his condition compared to typical balding.
Hairfollicle stem cells remain in bald individuals, but progenitor cells do not, raising questions about hair regrowth claims by Pelage. PP405 is discussed as a potential treatment, with skepticism about its effectiveness compared to existing treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride.
Hair transplantation moves DHT-resistant follicles from a donor area (back and sides of the scalp) into thinning or bald areas. The transplanted hair is generally permanent, though surrounding native hair can keep thinning.