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research The Color of Skin: White Diseases of the Skin, Nails, and Mucosa

4 citations, July 2019 in “Clinics in Dermatology”

The document concludes that while white skin, nail, and mucosa diseases increase skin cancer risk, they are generally harmless, especially compared to darker pigmentation conditions.

research When the Skin Meets the Bowel: A Case Study

January 2013 in “Open journal of gastroenterology”

Ulcerative colitis can cause skin issues due to immune system problems.

research Acquired Hyperpigmentation and Cicatricial Alopecia

1 citations, April 2016 in “The American Journal of the Medical Sciences”

The document concludes that doctors should check for frontal fibrosing alopecia in patients with acquired hyperpigmentation and that early treatment is important.

research Off-Label Uses of Topical Vitamin D in Dermatology: A Systematic Review

26 citations, March 2014 in “Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery”

Topical vitamin D is useful for some skin conditions but not effective for others, and more research is needed.

research Disorders of the Hair and Nails

1 citations, January 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks”

The document reviews various hair and nail disorders, their causes, and treatments, emphasizing the need for proper diagnosis and the link between nail changes and systemic diseases.

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community The Worst Hair Loss Condition You (MAY) have: LPP

in Research/Science 43 upvotes 6 months ago

Lichen Planopilaris (LPP) is an autoimmune condition causing permanent hair loss and fibrosis, often misdiagnosed. Treatments include pioglitazone, topical corticosteroids, anti-inflammatory medication, and Jak inhibitors.

community scarring alopecia awareness in this community

in Chat 33 upvotes 2 years ago

Lichen Planopilaris (LPP), a form of permanent hair loss, which can be mistaken for seborrheic dermatitis and is characterized by scalp itching, burning, redness, and dandruff. Treatment options discussed include steroidal creams, finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841.

community Making the jump to hair systems

in Hair Systems 26 upvotes 3 years ago

19-year-old with Lichen Planopilaris tried various treatments unsuccessfully. Now considering hair systems, seeking experiences and opinions.

community Anger and frustration as I finally learn my diagnosis.

in Female 6 upvotes 1 year ago

A young female diagnosed with Lichen planopilaris (LPP) experienced years of misdiagnosis and ineffective treatments, including a hair transplant and other procedures. She is considering litigation due to the misdiagnosis and has learned that LPP is chronic, hair loss can be stopped with ongoing medication, but lost hair cannot regrow.

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

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.

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