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    Glossary Immune-Mediated Alopecia

    immune system attacks hair follicles, causing hair loss

    Immune-Mediated Alopecia (IMA) is a condition where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks hair follicles, leading to hair loss. This autoimmune response can result in patchy hair loss or more widespread thinning, and it is often seen in conditions like alopecia areata.

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      community Androgenetic alopecia is a skin disease: DHT-mediated skin disorders

       63 upvotes 2 years ago
      Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) impacts various skin conditions, including Androgenetic alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis, by causing overactivity in sebaceous glands. Topical medications Tacrolimus and Clobetasol can reduce these inflammatory conditions, and treatments like RU58841, Minoxidil, and Finasteride may also be beneficial.

      community The Real Cause Of Androgenetic Alopecia

       675 upvotes 1 year ago
      Androgenetic alopecia is caused by DHT affecting hair growth. Finasteride and minoxidil are used to manage hair loss by blocking DHT and promoting hair growth.

      community DHT Harms Scalp Microbiome: DHT Itch is REAL

       413 upvotes 1 year ago
      Increased Malassezia and Cutibacterium in the scalp microbiome are linked to higher sebum production and inflammation in androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Treatments include ciclopirox shampoo, benzoyl peroxide shampoo, clobetasol propionate, calcipotriol, minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.

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