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      Cicatricial Alopecia: Overview and Treatment Options

      research Cicatricial Alopecia: Overview and Treatment Options

      1 citations, October 2018 in “InTech eBooks”
      The document concludes that treatments for cicatricial alopecia are not well-supported by evidence, but hair transplantation shows more predictable and satisfactory results.
      Surgical Management Of Scarring Alopecia

      research Surgical Management Of Scarring Alopecia

      October 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks”
      Hair loss due to scarring can be treated by reducing inflammation, removing scar tissue, and transplanting hair. The Follicular Unit Extraction technique is effective but requires skill and time. Future focus should be on scar-less healing methods.
      Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia

      research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia

      72 citations, July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy”
      CCCA is a scarring hair loss condition mainly in African descent women, possibly caused by genetics and hairstyling, treated with gentle hair care and medications.

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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 8 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 You will lose hair if your prostaglandins aren't in balance

      in Research/Science  57 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      Prostaglandin balance affects hair loss, particularly in conditions like Lichen Planopilaris, where an imbalance can lead to hair follicle damage. Treatments mentioned include prostaglandin analogs and Pioglitazone HCL, with a focus on maintaining prostaglandin equilibrium for potential hair regrowth.

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

      in Research/Science  43 upvotes 7 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 DHT Harms Scalp Microbiome: DHT Itch is REAL

      in Research/Science  403 upvotes 1 week ago
      Increased Malassezia and Cutibacterium in the scalp microbiome are linked to higher sebum production and inflammation in androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Treatments include ciclopirox shampoo, benzoyl peroxide shampoo, clobetasol propionate, calcipotriol, minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.