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    GlossaryInflammatory Conditions

    body's immune response causing redness, swelling, and pain

    Inflammatory conditions refer to a group of disorders characterized by inflammation, which is the body's response to injury or infection. This can include redness, swelling, pain, and heat in the affected area. In the context of hair and scalp health, inflammatory conditions like alopecia areata or seborrheic dermatitis can lead to hair loss or scalp irritation. These conditions often involve the immune system mistakenly attacking healthy tissues, leading to chronic or acute symptoms that may require medical intervention.

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

      in Research/Science  65 upvotes 1 year 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.
      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 I’ve read multiple times that Fin increases hair quality… NOT for me!

      in Treatment  97 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user has been on finasteride for 6 months and feels their hair quality has worsened, experiencing more hair loss and scalp irritation. They are considering seeing a dermatologist, while others suggest the issue might be unrelated to finasteride, possibly due to deficiencies or other conditions.

      community The 'DHT itch' is real - notes from a casual bodybuilder

      in Chat  115 upvotes 3 months ago
      The "DHT itch" is real and likely due to inflammation at the hair follicle, exacerbated by increased testosterone or androgens. Treatments mentioned include dutasteride, minoxidil, finasteride, and various topical solutions.