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    GlossaryInflammatory Alopecia

    hair loss due to inflammation damaging hair follicles

    Inflammatory Alopecia refers to hair loss caused by inflammation of the hair follicles. This condition can result from various underlying issues, such as autoimmune diseases, infections, or skin disorders, leading to damage and scarring of the follicles, which can be either temporary or permanent.

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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

      in Research  830 upvotes 5 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 Nearly a year of fin and no progress

      in Update  37 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride, minoxidil, and other treatments for nearly a year without progress in hair regrowth, feeling frustrated and depressed. Suggestions include trying dutasteride, considering a scalp biopsy, and acknowledging that stopping hair loss might be the only achievable outcome.
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      community 3 Doctors 3 Diagnoses: Please help.

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user experiencing hair loss received three different diagnoses: androgenic alopecia, traction alopecia, and scarring alopecia, and tried treatments like minoxidil and finasteride without success. They are considering dutasteride but were advised to seek anti-inflammatory medication instead.

      community Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution

      in Research/Science  14 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user has been experiencing hair loss for 4 years, with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and various supplements proving ineffective. They were diagnosed with fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution, a condition that may require a combination of anti-inflammatory and hair growth treatments.