research Inflammatory Phenomena and Fibrosis in Androgenetic Alopecia
This review discusses the role of androgen metabolism and perifollicular inflammation in the progression of androgenetic alopecia and reports no new clinical results.
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5 / 1000+ results research Inflammatory Alopecia: A Hidden Cause of an Announced Surgical Failure. The Importance of Koebner Phenomenon in Trichology
This commentary discusses informal observations of poor or worsening outcomes in some patients after hair transplant surgery for androgenetic alopecia, suggesting the need for further research.
research Renbök Phenomenon in a Patient With Alopecia Areata Universalis
Psoriasis can cause hair growth in areas affected by alopecia areata.
research Two Birds that Exclude Each Other: The Renbök Phenomenon
This case report observed that oral tofacitinib treatment resolved both alopecia universalis and plaque psoriasis in a patient, possibly by targeting shared inflammatory pathways.
research THE COVID- 19 VACCINATION: AUTOIMMUNE PHENOMENON ALOPECIA AREATA
This review discusses the development and rapid approval of COVID-19 vaccines and notes the observation of autoimmune disorders, such as alopecia areata, following vaccination; it provides no new clinical results.
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5 / 306 resultscommunity Hot weather causing hair shedding?
Hot weather can increase hair shedding, possibly due to dehydration and active sebaceous glands. Using shampoos with salicylic acid or zinc pyrithione may help; daily anti-inflammatory use is not recommended.
community My Theory Of Androgenic Alopecia
Hair loss is linked to cellular physiology and the IGF-1 to TGF-B1 ratio, not just androgen sensitivity. The theory lacks evidence, while finasteride and minoxidil are effective treatments.
community Hairline itch when hairline’s receding
Hair loss treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841. Users discuss "DHT itch" at receding hairlines and suggest using dutasteride or ketoconazole shampoo for relief.
community Does anyone else sneeze or have their nose run when they microneedle their scalp?
Microneedling the scalp can cause sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes due to nerve stimulation, histamine release, reflex actions, or sinus relief. Several users experience similar symptoms.
community Occipitalis Muscle Tension Theory
Scalp tension from the occipitalis muscle is theorized to contribute to hair loss, but most believe DHT and genetics are the main causes. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are considered more effective than addressing scalp tension.
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3 / 801 results- Is capsicum safe for sensitive scalps or inflammatory hair loss? Capsicum may irritate sensitive scalps and worsen inflammatory hair loss.
- What makes cetirizine a unique anti-inflammatory option for your scalp? Laboratory work reports that cetirizine lowers PGD2 and other inflammatory mediators, which is why researchers have proposed it for the scalp. There is no approved topical product and the clinical evidence is one small unblinded pilot study in pattern hair loss, so scalp use is off-label and experimental.
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