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GlossaryPermanent Alopecia (irreversible hair loss)

permanent hair loss due to damaged or destroyed hair follicles

Permanent Alopecia, also known as irreversible alopecia or permanent hair loss, refers to the long-term or lifelong loss of hair from the scalp or other parts of the body. This condition can result from various causes, including genetic factors (such as androgenetic alopecia), scarring from injuries or medical treatments (like radiation therapy), and certain autoimmune diseases (such as alopecia areata that progresses to a scarring form). Unlike temporary hair loss, the hair follicles in permanent alopecia are often damaged or destroyed, making regrowth impossible.

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research A Newborn With Hair Loss

1 citations, February 2013 in “Clinical pediatrics”

The baby’s hair loss was due to a rare genetic condition, not treatable by usual methods.

research Training Module in Hair Restoration Surgery: A Simple Method for Beginner Surgeons and Assistants

September 2017

The document provides a step-by-step training guide for beginner surgeons and assistants to learn hair restoration surgery, emphasizing careful practice to avoid irreversible loss of hair follicles.

research Describing Hair and Related Abnormalities

January 2012 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association”

The document explains hair growth, hair loss types, and other hair-related terms.

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community Do hair follicles dies or are dormant ?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 92 upvotes 1 month ago

Hair follicles can be dormant and potentially revived with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, but irreversible loss occurs if certain structures are destroyed. Early intervention is more effective, and additional methods like microneedling may help.

community My Theory Regarding a Cause and Cure for Androgenetic Alopecia

in Treatment 97 upvotes 4 years ago

Hair loss theory suggests imbalance between Vitamin D Receptor (VDR) and Androgen Receptor (AR) activation. Proposed treatment includes upregulating VDR, downregulating AR, and improving mitochondrial health.

community My Progress - 56 y/o with NW7 hairloss

in Progress Pictures 69 upvotes 3 years ago

A 57-year-old man with severe hair loss since age 14 tried various hair loss treatments over two years, including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and supplements, with some minor regrowth. He also experimented with topical treatments and microneedling, but results were not cosmetically significant.

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