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    GlossaryHypercholesterolemia (hyperlipidemia)

    condition with elevated blood cholesterol levels, increasing heart disease risk

    Hypercholesterolemia, commonly known as high cholesterol, is a condition characterized by elevated levels of cholesterol in the blood. This can lead to the buildup of fatty deposits in blood vessels, increasing the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack and stroke. It can be influenced by genetic factors, diet, lifestyle, and other health conditions.

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      Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      in Research  692 upvotes 3 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.