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GlossaryInfundibular Hyperkeratosis

excessive keratin buildup in hair follicle's upper part

Infundibular Hyperkeratosis refers to the excessive buildup of keratin (a protein that makes up the outer layer of the skin) within the infundibulum, which is the upper part of a hair follicle. This condition can lead to clogged hair follicles, potentially causing skin issues like acne or folliculitis.

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community I think I’ve finally found the reason for my hair loss

in Chat 98 upvotes 2 months 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.

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in Research/Science 14 upvotes 11 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.

community The MPB itch aka DHT itch is very real.

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Hair loss itch is caused by DHT attacking follicles and stimulating nerves. Finasteride users who respond well don't experience this itch.

community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

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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.