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    GlossaryHair Loss Diagnosis

    identifying the cause of hair loss through medical evaluation

    Hair Loss Diagnosis, also known as Alopecia Diagnosis, involves identifying the underlying cause of hair loss through a combination of medical history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests. This process may include blood tests to check for hormonal imbalances or nutritional deficiencies, scalp biopsies to examine hair follicles, and sometimes imaging studies to rule out other conditions.

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      community Losing Hair on Dutasteride? You might have LPP

      in Research/Science  99 upvotes 1 month ago
      Men with hair loss might have lichen planopilaris (LPP), which can mimic androgenetic alopecia, leading to misdiagnosis and ineffective treatment with finasteride or dutasteride. Proper diagnosis, including biopsies, is crucial to distinguish between androgenetic alopecia and conditions like LPP.

      community Anger and frustration as I finally learn my diagnosis.

      in Female  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A young female diagnosed with Lichen planopilaris (LPP) experienced years of misdiagnosis and ineffective treatments, including a hair transplant and other procedures. She is considering litigation due to the misdiagnosis and has learned that LPP is chronic, hair loss can be stopped with ongoing medication, but lost hair cannot regrow.

      community IGE Hair Loss and Miniaturization

      in Chat  2 upvotes 1 week ago
      A 23-year-old male is experiencing diffuse hair loss and miniaturization, possibly due to high IGE levels after using tofacitinib. He seeks advice and has not yet consulted a dermatologist.