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    GlossaryLichen Planopilaris Activity Index

    scoring system assessing severity and activity of Lichen Planopilaris

    The Lichen Planopilaris Activity Index (LPPAI) is a scoring system used by dermatologists to assess the severity and activity of Lichen Planopilaris, a type of scarring alopecia that affects hair follicles. It helps in monitoring disease progression and treatment response by evaluating symptoms such as scalp redness, scaling, and hair loss.

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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 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 How essential is scalp biopsy when dealing with hair loss?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced hair loss despite using Fin and Min for 12 years and switched to Dutasteride, RU58841, and Keto scalp serum, but shedding and itch persist. They are considering increasing Dutasteride to 2.5mg and questioning the necessity of a scalp biopsy, with mixed opinions on its usefulness.

      community DHT Harms Scalp Microbiome: DHT Itch is REAL

      in Research/Science  411 upvotes 11 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.

      community dutasteride 9 months, nonstop hair loss

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  31 upvotes 3 years ago
      Experiencing continual nonstop hair loss despite using dutasteride for 9 months, and the possible causes behind it being discussed such as nutritional deficiencies, elevated cortisol, vitamin D deficiency or other problems. Other solutions such as minoxidil and finasteride have been suggested.

      community Any positive responses for Diffuse Thinner with Retrograde using Fin/Min/Dut

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 11 months ago
      People with diffuse thinning and retrograde hair loss are discussing treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, with some reporting improvements and others experiencing issues like scalp inflammation and increased sebum. Suggestions include addressing scalp inflammation, considering gut health, and possibly using topical antiandrogens or micro-needling.