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GlossaryLymphocytic Cicatricial Alopecia

immune system attacks hair follicles, causing permanent scarring

Lymphocytic Cicatricial Alopecia is a type of hair loss where the immune system mistakenly attacks hair follicles, leading to permanent scarring and hair loss. This condition involves lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell, which infiltrate the hair follicles and cause inflammation, eventually destroying the follicles and replacing them with scar tissue.

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research Lymphocytic Cicatricial Alopecia: Report of Two Cases

December 2018 in “International journal of women’s dermatology”

Early diagnosis and strong corticosteroids are crucial for managing lymphocytic cicatricial alopecia.

research Primary Cicatricial Alopecias: Clinicopathology of 112 Cases

254 citations, December 2003 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

Accurate diagnosis and aggressive treatment are crucial to prevent permanent hair loss in cicatricial alopecia.

research Diagnosis and Management of Primary Cicatricial Alopecia: Part I

42 citations, January 2008 in “SKINmed/Skinmed”

The article explains how to diagnose and manage certain types of scarring hair loss.

research Clinical Features of Primary Cicatricial Alopecia in Chinese Patients

28 citations, January 2014 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology”

Chinese patients with primary cicatricial alopecia often have folliculitis decalvans, benefit from treatment, but may experience relapse, with dermoscopy being a useful diagnostic tool.

research Primary Cicatricial Alopecias

1 citations, April 2010 in “Expert Review of Dermatology”

The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing rare hair loss disorders and that more research is needed to improve treatment strategies.

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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.

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.