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GlossaryPerifollicular Inflammation

swelling and irritation around hair follicles

Perifollicular inflammation refers to the swelling and irritation that occurs around hair follicles. This condition can lead to hair loss and is often seen in various types of alopecia, such as alopecia areata. It involves immune cells attacking the hair follicles, which can disrupt normal hair growth and cause damage to the follicle structure.

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Evaluation of Perifollicular Inflammation of Donor Area During Hair Transplantation in Androgenetic Alopecia and Its Comparison With Controls

research Evaluation of Perifollicular Inflammation of Donor Area During Hair Transplantation in Androgenetic Alopecia and Its Comparison With Controls

13 citations, January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology”

Inflammation around hair follicles may worsen hair loss; evaluating and treating it can improve transplant results.

research Perifollicular Inflammation and Follicular Spongiosis in Androgenetic Alopecia

1 citations, September 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Hair loss in both Androgenetic Alopecia and Alopecia Areata is often accompanied by inflammation around hair follicles, but the location and severity of this inflammation varies.

research Biological Effects of Electrical Epilation on Human Hair Follicles and Perifollicular Skin Ex Vivo

April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”

Electrical epilation damages hair follicles and surrounding skin, likely preventing hair regrowth.

Low-Level Light Therapy Downregulates Scalp Inflammatory Biomarkers in Men With Androgenetic Alopecia and Boosts Minoxidil 2% for Sustainable Hair Regrowth

research Low-Level Light Therapy Downregulates Scalp Inflammatory Biomarkers in Men With Androgenetic Alopecia and Boosts Minoxidil 2% for Sustainable Hair Regrowth

4 citations, May 2021 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine”

Light therapy reduces scalp inflammation, boosts hair regrowth with Minoxidil 2%.

research Substance P in Keratosis Follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans

4 citations, September 2015 in “JAAD case reports”

Substance P may play a role in the inflammation seen in keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans.

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community I just want to say Ru58841 saved my life.

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.

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 Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

in Research 692 upvotes 4 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 A hill on which I will die: The DHT itch absolutely exists

in Research/Science 206 upvotes 7 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.

community Does 0.5 mg of finasteride reduce SCALP DHT the same as 1 mg?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 15 upvotes 5 months ago

The conversation is about whether 0.5 mg of finasteride reduces scalp DHT as effectively as 1 mg. Users suggest that even lower doses like 0.05 mg can significantly reduce scalp DHT.

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