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    GlossaryOral Lichen Planus

    chronic inflammatory condition affecting mouth's mucous membranes

    Oral Lichen Planus (OLP) is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the mucous membranes inside the mouth, leading to white, lacy patches, red swollen tissues, or open sores. It can cause discomfort, pain, and difficulty eating or speaking, and while the exact cause is unknown, it is believed to be an autoimmune disorder where the body's immune system attacks the cells of the oral mucosa.

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      community Duta 2,5mg/day - No Progress - 28M

      in Update  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 28-year-old is experiencing hair loss despite using treatments like oral minoxidil, finasteride, and high-dose dutasteride (2.5 mg). They suspect lichen planus might be contributing to the issue and plan to continue treatment while monitoring progress.

      community UPDATE - 7 months 2,5 dutatesteride

      in Update  8 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user continues to experience hair loss despite using dutasteride 2.5mg, minoxidil 5mg, and ciclopirox shampoo, and plans to reassess after one year. Others report similar issues with dutasteride, with some switching to finasteride or adding RU58841.

      community I've tried everything and my hair is still thinning

      in Chat  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has tried finasteride, oral minoxidil, iron supplements, vitamin D, and vitamin B12, but their hair is still thinning after 5 years. Another user suggested trying dutasteride.

      community What is the ultimate hair regrowth protocol

      in Treatment  29 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation covers aggressive hair regrowth treatments like Dutasteride, Minoxidil (oral and topical), RU58841, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo. It also mentions PRP, laser therapy, GHK-Cu injections, and hormone therapy for maximum regrowth.
      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 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.