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    GlossaryKeratinocyte Hyperproliferation

    rapid and excessive growth of skin cells

    Keratinocyte hyperproliferation refers to the rapid and excessive growth of keratinocytes, which are the primary cells found in the outer layer of the skin. This condition is often associated with skin disorders like psoriasis, where the skin cells multiply too quickly, leading to thick, scaly patches.

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      If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      in Research  830 upvotes 1 year 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.