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GlossaryPeripilar Sign

small pigmented spots around hair follicles indicating inflammation

The Peripilar Sign refers to a specific clinical feature observed in some cases of hair loss, particularly in conditions like alopecia areata. It is characterized by the presence of small, pigmented spots or halos around the hair follicles, which can be seen under dermoscopy. This sign indicates inflammation around the hair follicles and can help dermatologists diagnose and assess the severity of hair loss conditions.

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research Clinicopathological, Trichoscopic, and Biochemical Parameters in Females with Patterned Hair Loss

December 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology”

The study concluded that female pattern hair loss is linked to psychological distress and is hard to diagnose and treat, with its causes still not fully understood.

research Evaluation of Trichoscopic Features in Female Pattern Hair Loss

December 2021 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology”

Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing female pattern hair loss.

research Trichoscopic Findings of Hair Loss in Koreans

16 citations, January 2015 in “Annals of Dermatology”

The study found specific hair and scalp patterns for different types of hair loss in Koreans, noting racial differences affect diagnosis.

A Cross-Sectional Observational Study to Correlate the Trichoscopic Findings of Female Pattern Hair Loss with the Disease Severity and Underlying Histopathological Changes

research A Cross-Sectional Observational Study to Correlate the Trichoscopic Findings of Female Pattern Hair Loss with the Disease Severity and Underlying Histopathological Changes

November 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology”

Trichoscopic features help diagnose and assess female pattern hair loss severity, with inflammation playing a key role.

research Trichogenic Effect of Topical Ketoconazole Versus Minoxidil 2% in Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Clinical and Trichoscopic Evaluation

2 citations, December 2019 in “Biomedical dermatology”

Minoxidil works faster, but ketoconazole is a safer alternative for female hair loss.

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community The MPB itch aka DHT itch is very real.

in Chat 9 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair loss itch is caused by DHT attacking follicles and stimulating nerves. Finasteride users who respond well don't experience this itch.

community What do these pictures say about my hair and scalp if anything? Miniaturization, inflammation, etc.?

in Research/Science 74 upvotes 2 years ago

Hair loss and scalp issues, with people discussing possible treatments such as Nizoral shampoo, Minoxidil, neem oil, and finasteride.

community I think I’ve finally found the reason for my hair loss

in Chat 98 upvotes 2 weeks ago

The user experienced hair loss since 2019 and tried finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, and ketoconazole shampoo without success. A scalp biopsy showed scarring and inflammation from folliculitis, indicating chronic inflammation was affecting treatment effectiveness.

community Why are wigs normalized for women and not men? Shouldn't it be the other way around?

in Chat 268 upvotes 3 months ago

Men wearing wigs should be normalized as it is for women. Treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride are mentioned, but societal norms need to change to accept wigs for men.

community Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution

in Research/Science 14 upvotes 9 months ago

A user has been experiencing hair loss for 4 years, with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and various supplements proving ineffective. They were diagnosed with fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution, a condition that may require a combination of anti-inflammatory and hair growth treatments.

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