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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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      Contents Volume 231, 2015

      research Contents Volume 231, 2015

      January 2015 in “Dermatology”
      The document covers various dermatological treatments and conditions.
      Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution

      research Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution

      November 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks”
      Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution is a new type of scarring hair loss that resembles common baldness and an autoimmune skin disease.
      Primary Cicatricial Alopecias

      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.
      Proceedings of the 7th World Congress of Hair Research

      research Proceedings of the 7th World Congress of Hair Research

      1 citations, January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology”
      The conference discussed various hair disorders and treatments, including the use of topical steroids, high doses of cetrizine, and hair grafting, as well as the psychological impact of hair loss.

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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 6 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 9 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 6 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.