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    GlossaryNoninflammatory Alopecia

    hair loss without scalp redness, swelling, or irritation

    Noninflammatory Alopecia refers to hair loss that occurs without any signs of inflammation, such as redness, swelling, or irritation of the scalp. This type of alopecia can be caused by factors like genetics, hormonal changes, or certain medical conditions, and it typically results in gradual thinning or shedding of hair without the presence of scalp inflammation.

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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

      by nkrata in Research  830 upvotes 6 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.
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      community Natural Remedies: Polyphenols and Hair Loss

      by jrz302  18 upvotes 5 years ago
      Natural remedies to treat hair loss, such as polyphenols, apple peel extract, grape seed extract, green tea extract, peppermint oil, pumpkin seed oil, apigenin, Ginkgo biloba, red clover extract, olive leaf extract, Ecklonia Cava and Grateloupia elliptica. In addition, terpenes, carotenoids, and tocopherols were discussed as potential treatments.

      community I hate what my hair does to me!

      by Huge_Strain_5105 in Chat  32 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation is about a person struggling with inconsistent hair styling due to thinning hair, despite being on hair loss medications. They find that ketoconazole 2% shampoo helps, but conditioning makes their hair look worse; others suggest staying consistent with treatment and using hair fibers for events.