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    GlossaryInflammatory Skin Diseases

    involve skin inflammation causing redness, swelling, and itching

    Inflammatory Skin Diseases, also known as Inflammatory Dermatoses, are a group of conditions characterized by inflammation of the skin, leading to symptoms such as redness, swelling, itching, and pain. Common examples include eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis, which can result from various triggers like allergens, infections, or autoimmune reactions. These conditions often require medical management to control symptoms and prevent complications.

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      community Losing Hair on Dutasteride? You might have LPP

      in Research/Science  96 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      Men with hair loss might have lichen planopilaris (LPP), which can mimic androgenetic alopecia, leading to misdiagnosis and ineffective treatment with finasteride or dutasteride. Proper diagnosis, including biopsies, is crucial to distinguish between androgenetic alopecia and conditions like LPP.
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      in Research  830 upvotes 7 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.