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GlossaryPerifollicular Erythema

redness around hair follicles indicating inflammation or irritation

Perifollicular erythema refers to redness and inflammation around hair follicles. This condition can be a sign of various skin disorders, including folliculitis or certain types of alopecia, and is often observed during dermatological examinations to assess scalp health.

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research Disseminated Small Papules on the Face: A Quiz

1 citations, January 2019 in “Acta dermato-venereologica”

The woman's skin and hair symptoms were confirmed as frontal fibrosing alopecia, and while facial papules are common in such cases, there's no effective local treatment, but systemic treatments can help.

research Thermal Imaging and Trichoscopy for Detecting Inflammation in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia

September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Thermal imaging is a useful non-invasive method to diagnose active inflammation in frontal fibrosing alopecia.

research Lichen Planopilaris: A Rare Inflammatory Cicatricial Alopecia

April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks”

Lichen planopilaris is a rare, chronic condition causing hair loss, mainly in middle-aged women, and early treatment is important to prevent permanent baldness.

research Lichen Planopilaris with Koebner Phenomenon

9 citations, September 2018 in “JAAD Case Reports”

Lichen planopilaris can be triggered by prolonged scalp traction and can be treated with corticosteroids.

research Lonely Hair

63 citations, October 2011 in “Archives of Dermatology”

Isolated long hairs at the original hairline can help diagnose Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.

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

nkrata in Research 830 upvotes 6 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 The Worst Hair Loss Condition You (MAY) have: LPP

noeyys in Research/Science 43 upvotes 5 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.

community I just want to say Ru58841 saved my life.

Keybridgejumper in Chat 28 upvotes 1 year ago

A user's experience with hair loss and scalp inflammation, which was alleviated by using RU58841 along with finasteride and dutasteride. A theory of inflammation possibly being a cause of hairloss is also discussed.

community The MPB itch aka DHT itch is very real.

SendMeKittyPorn 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 A hill on which I will die: The DHT itch absolutely exists

SigmaReductase in Research/Science 211 upvotes 8 months ago

The DHT itch is linked to hair loss and persists despite finasteride use; switching to dutasteride helped alleviate the itch and promoted regrowth. Some users suggest seborrheic dermatitis as a cause and recommend treatments like medicated shampoos, vitamin D, and minoxidil.

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