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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 Topical Gabapentin and Its Relation to Cutaneous Innervation in Symptomatic Lymphocytic Primary Cicatricial Alopecia

April 2024 in “Skin health and disease”

Using a special skin cream with gabapentin helped reduce symptoms of a certain scalp condition but didn't change nerve fibers or skin chemicals.

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 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.

research Primary Cicatricial Alopecia: Treatment Approaches and Classification

95 citations, November 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Treatments for permanent hair loss from scarring aim to stop further loss, not regrow hair, and vary by condition, with partial success common.

research Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution: A Case Report

March 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”

A woman's progressive hair loss was correctly diagnosed as a rare condition called fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution after initially being mistaken for a more common type.

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community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

in Research 692 upvotes 3 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 5 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 2 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.