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    GlossaryInflammatory Scalp Disorders

    conditions causing scalp irritation, redness, and potential hair loss

    Inflammatory Scalp Disorders are conditions where the scalp becomes irritated and inflamed, often leading to symptoms like redness, itching, and flaking. These disorders can be caused by various factors, including infections, autoimmune diseases, and allergic reactions, and they can sometimes result in hair loss if not properly treated.

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      Trichoscopy

      research Trichoscopy

      42 citations , October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics”
      Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing different hair and scalp diseases without surgery.
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      research Hair Diseases: A Big Problem on a Small Surface

      4 citations , January 2016 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii”
      Many hair diseases, including those caused by medications and psychological issues, can lead to hair loss and require proper treatment and specialist care.
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      178 citations , December 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports”
      Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing different hair and scalp diseases by their unique visual features.

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      community Hair Loss “Cure” for Inflammation: Topical Roflumilast

      in Research/Science  31 upvotes 6 days ago
      Topical roflumilast is effective for reducing inflammation in various scalp conditions like seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, and eczema, but not proven to stop scarring alopecia. Alternatives like apremilast and Vtama are also discussed for their anti-inflammatory benefits.

      community DHT Harms Scalp Microbiome: DHT Itch is REAL

      in Research/Science  416 upvotes 9 months 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.
      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

      in Research  830 upvotes 1 year 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 Androgenetic alopecia is a skin disease: DHT-mediated skin disorders

      in Research/Science  62 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 I think I’ve finally found the reason for my hair loss

      in Chat  98 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced hair loss since 2019 and tried finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, and ketoconazole shampoo without success. A scalp biopsy showed scarring and inflammation from folliculitis, indicating chronic inflammation was affecting treatment effectiveness.