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

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.

research Lichen Planopilaris in Women: A Retrospective Review at Mayo Clinic (1992-2016)

13 citations , August 2020 in “Mayo Clinic proceedings”

Women with lichen planopilaris often have thyroid disease, depression, anxiety, and may respond to treatment with slowed disease progression.

Linear Lichen Planus Pigmentosus of the Face with Histological Findings of Lichen Planopilaris: An Uncommon Variant of Lichen Planus

research Linear Lichen Planus Pigmentosus of the Face with Histological Findings of Lichen Planopilaris: An Uncommon Variant of Lichen Planus

1 citations , January 2021 in “Dermatology online journal”

A unique case showed a rare combination of two types of lichen planus on the face.

research A New Histologic Pattern in 6 Biopsies From Early Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia

7 citations , August 2018 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology”

Researchers found a new early sign of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia that could help avoid misdiagnosis.

research Alopecia Areata Masquerading as Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia

14 citations , January 2006 in “Australasian journal of dermatology”

Alopecia areata can look like frontal fibrosing alopecia, making diagnosis hard.

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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 99 upvotes 6 months 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 DUPA/Retrograde might not be DHT based...GET A BIOPSY QUICK or permanent Hair Loss!

in Research/Science 40 upvotes 7 months ago

DUPA and retrograde alopecia may not be solely DHT-based, and a biopsy is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment. Treatments mentioned include dutasteride, oral minoxidil, pioglitazone, clobetasol, calcipotriol, ketoconazole, and doxycycline, depending on the specific condition.

community One year of progress (Fin, 1mg)

in Is this regrowth? 281 upvotes 8 months ago

The user started finasteride (1mg) a year ago for hair thinning, experiencing stabilization but not significant regrowth. Suggestions included adding minoxidil, microneedling, and considering a hair transplant for improved results.