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GlossaryNeutrophilic

involves increased activity of infection-fighting white blood cells

Neutrophilic refers to the presence or activity of neutrophils, which are a type of white blood cell crucial for fighting infections. In medical contexts, it often describes conditions or responses where there is an increased number of neutrophils, such as in inflammation or infection. For example, a neutrophilic response in the skin might indicate an underlying bacterial infection or an inflammatory condition.

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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.

research Scarring Alopecia: Overview and Treatment Options

1 citations , June 2012 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas”

Early and aggressive treatment of scarring alopecia is important to prevent further hair follicle damage.

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 Mixed Group

January 2011

Dissecting cellulitis and folliculitis keloidalis cause intense inflammation without bacterial infection.

research Demodex Folliculitis of the Scalp: Clinicopathological Study of an Uncommon Entity

15 citations , March 2016 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology”

Demodex mites rarely cause scalp infections leading to hair loss, but when they do, treatment is effective.

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community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

nkrata in Research 830 upvotes 1 year 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 DHT Harms Scalp Microbiome: DHT Itch is REAL

in Research/Science 413 upvotes 11 months 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.

community Oral Fin+Min: Digital microscope scalp review - Day 0 Vs 3 Months

in Progress Pictures 1402 upvotes 1 year ago

A user used oral finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, seeing new hair growth under a microscope but no visible change. Commenters debated if the growth was real hair or fibers, and the user will update every 90 days.

community I got my bloodwork done... What now?

in Update 6 upvotes 2 months ago

The user has been experiencing hair thinning despite taking finasteride and minoxidil for six months. Bloodwork suggests a vitamin D deficiency, and users recommend consulting a doctor and possibly supplementing vitamin D.

community Hair is kinking rapidly following hair loss

in Update 1 upvotes 8 months ago

Hair loss has slowed, but uneven growth and kinking persist despite using keto/nizoral shampoo and clotrimazole. Stress and anxiety might be contributing factors.