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      Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Case Report of a 66-Year-Old Caucasian Woman

      research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia

      July 2015 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association”
      A 66-year-old woman experienced hair loss due to Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, a condition with no consistently effective treatment, but it usually stabilizes over time. More research is needed for better understanding and treatment options.
      Lichen Planopilaris: A Rare Inflammatory Cicatricial Alopecia

      research Lichen planopilaris

      April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks”
      Lichen planopilaris is a rare, chronic condition causing hair loss, mainly in middle-aged women, and early treatment is important to prevent permanent baldness.
      Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution

      research Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution

      April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks”
      Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution is a unique hair loss condition with inflammation and scarring, resembling but distinct from common balding.

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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 Losing Hair on Dutasteride? You might have LPP

      in Research/Science  97 upvotes 1 year ago
      Men with hair loss might have lichen planopilaris (LPP), which can mimic androgenetic alopecia, leading to misdiagnosis and ineffective treatment with finasteride or dutasteride. Proper diagnosis, including biopsies, is crucial to distinguish between androgenetic alopecia and conditions like LPP.

      community We Need A Solution For The Inflammatory Response related To AGA

      in Research/Science  16 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about finding a solution for scalp inflammation related to AGA, with the user expressing frustration that Minoxidil and Finasteride do not address inflammation. The user has researched glucocorticoids and topical NSAIDs for reducing inflammation and seeks advice from specialists.

      community PG causing irritation when applying RU

      in Research/Science 2 years ago
      The user is experiencing irritation from using PG with RU58841 and is seeking alternative solutions like K&B in the UK. They report redness, itchiness, and flaky skin from the current treatment.