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    GlossaryHistopathological Changes

    microscopic tissue alterations due to disease or injury

    Histopathological changes refer to the microscopic alterations in tissue structure and cellular composition that occur due to disease or injury. These changes are examined through a biopsy or tissue sample under a microscope, providing crucial information for diagnosing conditions like cancer, infections, or inflammatory diseases.

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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 The MPB itch aka DHT itch is very real.

      in Chat  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair loss itch is caused by DHT attacking follicles and stimulating nerves. Finasteride users who respond well don't experience this itch.