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    GlossaryPermanent Alopecia

    permanent hair loss due to damaged or destroyed hair follicles

    Permanent Alopecia, also known as irreversible alopecia or permanent hair loss, refers to the long-term or lifelong loss of hair from the scalp or other parts of the body. This condition can result from various causes, including genetic factors (such as androgenetic alopecia), scarring from injuries or medical treatments (like radiation therapy), and certain autoimmune diseases (such as alopecia areata that progresses to a scarring form). Unlike temporary hair loss, the hair follicles in permanent alopecia are often damaged or destroyed, making regrowth impossible.

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      Secondary Cicatricial and Other Permanent Alopecias

      research Secondary Cicatricial and Other Permanent Alopecias

      June 2008 in “Springer eBooks”
      The document concludes that permanent hair loss conditions are complex, require early specific treatments, and "secondary permanent alopecias" might be a more accurate term than "secondary cicatricial alopecia."
      Secondary Cicatricial and Other Permanent Alopecias

      research Secondary Cicatricial and Other Permanent Alopecias

      20 citations , July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy”
      The document says that treating the root cause of hair follicle damage is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss, and treatment options vary.
      Primary Scarring Alopecias

      research Primary Scarring Alopecias

      27 citations , January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology”
      The document concludes that primary scarring alopecias cause permanent hair loss, have unpredictable outcomes, and lack definitive treatments, requiring personalized care.

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

      in Research/Science  43 upvotes 1 year 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 Quote from Pelage (PP-405) Spokesperson...

      in Research/Science  121 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      Pelage is developing a topical hair follicle stem cell therapy, PP405, for non-scarring alopecias like androgenetic alopecia, with Phase III trials planned and a potential market launch by 2027. The treatment may not require continuous use after initial regrowth.

      community Am I missing something with pp405?

      in Research/Science  32 upvotes 10 months ago
      PP405 is discussed as a potential hair growth stimulant, possibly more effective than minoxidil, but not a cure for hair loss. There is skepticism about its ability to regrow "deadzones," and concerns about its impact on those with hair transplants.
      If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      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.