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accumulation of immune cells around hair follicles

Perifollicular infiltrate refers to the accumulation of immune cells around hair follicles. This can be a sign of inflammation or an immune response, often seen in conditions like alopecia areata, where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks hair follicles, leading to hair loss.

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Perifollicular Inflammation and Fibrosis in Androgenetic Alopecia: Implications for Diagnosis and Treatment - A Comparative Histopathologic and Clinical Study with Normal-Appearing Scalp

research Perifollicular Inflammation and Fibrosis in Androgenetic Alopecia: Implications for Diagnosis and Treatment - A Comparative Histopathologic and Clinical Study with Normal-Appearing Scalp

January 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology”

Early diagnosis and targeted anti-inflammatory treatments can improve outcomes in androgenetic alopecia with perifollicular inflammation and fibrosis.

research The Inflammatory Aspect of Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss

November 2020 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)”

Inflammation plays a key role in male and female pattern hair loss, and focusing on this could help develop better treatments.

research Keratosis Follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans And Acne Keloidalis Nuchae

37 citations , September 2005 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology”

A man with scalp and neck skin issues improved after a year of oral isotretinoin.

research Co-Editors' Messages

March 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international”

Inflammation linked to the immune response may play a role in causing various types of hair loss.

research Evaluation of the Efficacy of Topical Minoxidil in the Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia

April 2022 in “Journal of advances in medicine and medical research”

Topical minoxidil 5% effectively improves hair density and width in men with androgenetic alopecia.

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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.

community The MPB itch aka DHT itch is very real.

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

community How I started reversing Male Pattern Baldness naturally ?

in Question 8 upvotes 8 years ago

The user reversed male pattern baldness using a pro-thyroid diet, lifestyle changes, and scalp stimulation exercises, without Minoxidil or Finasteride. They reported reduced dandruff, itchiness, oiliness, and experienced hair regrowth and thickening over 15 months.

community DHT Harms Scalp Microbiome: DHT Itch is REAL

in Research/Science 411 upvotes 9 months ago

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 Dutasteride has been nuking me

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 156 upvotes 2 months ago

The user experienced significant hair loss after 9 months of using 0.5mg dutasteride and oral minoxidil, possibly due to alopecia areata. It is advised to consult a doctor for accurate diagnosis and treatment, as dutasteride and finasteride may not be effective.

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