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GlossaryHair Follicle Infundibulum

upper part of the hair follicle extending to sebaceous gland

The hair follicle infundibulum is the upper part of the hair follicle, extending from the opening of the follicle at the skin's surface down to the point where the sebaceous (oil) gland attaches. This region is crucial for the passage of sebum and other substances to the skin's surface, and it plays a role in conditions like acne and folliculitis.

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research Staphylococcus Aureus Enters Hair Follicles Using Triacylglycerol Lipases Preserved Through the Genus Staphylococcus

7 citations, March 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Lipases, especially gehB, are crucial for Staphylococcus aureus to enter and colonize hair follicles.

research Microneedling Dilates the Follicular Infundibulum and Increases Transfollicular Absorption of Liposomal Sepia Melanin

25 citations, June 2015 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology”

Microneedling helps increase the absorption of a melanin product into hair follicles, which may improve laser hair removal effectiveness.

research Lichen Planopilaris-Like Changes Arising Within an Epidermal Nevus: Does This Case Suggest Clues to the Etiology of Lichen Planopilaris?

12 citations, January 2000 in “Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery”

Microorganism overgrowth and hyperkeratosis may trigger immune reactions causing lichen planopilaris.

research The Role of the Microbiome in Scalp Hair Follicle Biology and Disease

73 citations, April 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology”

The scalp's microorganisms significantly affect hair health and disease.

research Deciphering the Functions of the Hair Follicle Infundibulum in Skin Physiology and Disease

38 citations, September 2014 in “Cell and Tissue Research”

The hair follicle infundibulum plays a key role in skin health and disease, and understanding it better could lead to new skin disease treatments.

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community The MPB itch aka DHT itch is very real.

SendMeKittyPorn in Chat 9 upvotes 1 year ago

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

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.

community Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution

WhichButterscotch456 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.

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

BeltwayTheif 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.