research What's New in the Histologic Evaluation of Alopecia and Hair-Related Disorders?
New biopsy techniques and tools improve alopecia diagnosis, and both too much and too little selenium can cause hair loss.
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research Scarring Alopecia: Overview and Treatment Options
Early and aggressive treatment of scarring alopecia is important to prevent further hair follicle damage.
research Retinoid Metabolism Is Altered in Human and Mouse Cicatricial Alopecia
Altered retinoid metabolism in cicatricial alopecia suggests a balanced vitamin A diet may prevent the condition.
research Treatment Options for Alopecia: An Update, Looking to the Future
The document concludes that there are various treatments for different types of alopecia, but more research is needed for evidence-based treatments.
research Histopathology of Alopecia: A Clinicopathological Approach to Diagnosis
The conclusion is that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires good teamwork between skin doctors and lab experts.
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community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied
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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
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
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?
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
Hair loss has slowed, but uneven growth and kinking persist despite using keto/nizoral shampoo and clotrimazole. Stress and anxiety might be contributing factors.