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      Histopathologic Evaluation of Alopecias

      research Histopathologic Evaluation of Alopecias

      90 citations, June 2006 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology”
      The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires careful examination of hair and scalp tissue, considering both clinical and microscopic features.
      Primary Cicatricial Alopecias

      research Primary Cicatricial Alopecias

      18 citations, October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics”
      Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment are key for managing rare scalp disorders that cause permanent hair loss.
      Non-Neoplastic Disorders of Hair

      research Non-Neoplastic Disorders of Hair

      January 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks”
      The document concludes that different types of hair loss have specific treatments, and early diagnosis is crucial for preventing permanent hair loss.

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

      in Research/Science  43 upvotes 3 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.
      Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      in Research  692 upvotes 4 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.

      community Lost density 60% all over scalp in 120 days (4months)

      in Update  10 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user lost 60% hair density in 4 months, started finasteride and microneedling, and has greasy, flaky, yellowish scalp. They are awaiting biopsy results, and another user suggested trying ketoconazole shampoo.