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    Glossary Perifollicular Fibrosis

    formation of scar tissue around hair follicles

    Perifollicular fibrosis is a condition where scar tissue forms around hair follicles, leading to their gradual destruction. This scarring can impede hair growth and is often associated with certain types of hair loss, such as cicatricial alopecia.

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      community The Worst Hair Loss Condition You (MAY) have: LPP

       48 upvotes 2 years 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 Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution

      in Research/Science  14 upvotes 2 years 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.