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GlossaryLipedematous Alopecia

abnormal scalp fat accumulation causing hair loss

Lipedematous Alopecia is a rare condition characterized by the thickening of the scalp due to an abnormal accumulation of fat tissue, which leads to hair loss. This condition often results in a spongy or doughy feel to the scalp and can be associated with symptoms like scalp tenderness or pain.

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research Rare Concurrence of Alopecia Areata in the Setting of the Lipedematous Scalp

September 2022 in “The American journal of dermatopathology/American journal of dermatopathology”

A patient with a thick scalp and hair loss was correctly diagnosed with alopecia areata and a thick scalp fat layer, not lipedematous alopecia, and regrew hair after treatment.

research Lipedematous Alopecia with Mucinosis: Report of the First Case in Taiwan

2 citations , January 2011 in “Dermatologica Sinica”

Taiwan reported its first case of a rare scalp condition with no clear cause or treatment.

research Eosinophils in Fibrous Tracts and Near Hair Bulbs: A Helpful Diagnostic Feature of Alopecia Areata

64 citations , July 1997 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Finding eosinophils near hair bulbs helps diagnose alopecia areata.

research Lipedematous Alopecia, an Entity on the Rise

June 2022 in “Authorea (Authorea)”

A 59-year-old woman was diagnosed with a rare hair loss condition called lipedematous alopecia.

research Distinguishing Lipedematous Scalp, Lipedematous Alopecia, and Diffuse Alopecia Areata

5 citations , January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders”

The conclusion is that it's important to tell apart alopecia areata from lipedematous alopecia for proper treatment, as alopecia areata can be reversed.

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community I’m 14 years old and I’m losing more hair than my dad. I’ve gone to the doctor 2 times because of this and I’ve received no help. I’m starting to feel like It’s worthless and my hairs gonna look like this forever. I don’t know how anyone could help me but it’s always worth a shot.

in Treatment 5 years ago

A 14 year old who is experiencing hair loss and has not received any help from the doctor, with advice being given to try different doctors, get tested for underlying conditions and intolerances, buzz it short as an option and treatments that could slow down or reverse the hair loss such as minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841 and addressing the cause of the hair loss.