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    Glossary Perifollicular Infiltrate

    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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      community Early onset diffuse thinners + nonresponders to oral meds?

       7 upvotes 1 week ago
      A 19-year-old has been experiencing diffuse thinning since age 16 and has not seen improvement despite using minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and other treatments. Suggestions include increasing dutasteride dosage, using RU58841, and considering topical treatments or a hair transplant.

      community DHT Harms Scalp Microbiome: DHT Itch is REAL

       413 upvotes 1 year 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 Reducing Fibrosis in Hair Loss: Topical Pirfenidone

       59 upvotes 5 months ago
      Topical pirfenidone is highlighted as an effective anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic treatment for hair loss, particularly in addressing perifollicular fibrosis, which may enhance the effectiveness of standard treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. The user also uses calcipotriol, MCT oil, ciclopirox shampoo, and benzoyl peroxide shampoo as part of their regimen.