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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Pathogenic Hallmarks of Primary Lymphocyte-Mediated Scarring Alopecia Revealed by Single Nuclear and Spatial Multiomics
Scarring alopecia involves increased immune cells and specific gene changes near damaged hair follicles.
research Desmoplastic Melanoma Presenting as Primary Alopecia Neoplastica: A Report of Two Cases
Two women were diagnosed with a rare melanoma that looked like hair loss but was actually a type of skin cancer.
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Hair loss in African American women, caused by hair care, genetics, and environment, needs more research for better treatment.
research What's New in the Histologic Evaluation of Alopecia and Hair-Related Disorders?
New biopsy techniques and tools improve alopecia diagnosis, and both too much and too little selenium can cause hair loss.
research Hair and Scalp Disorders in Women of African Descent: An Overview
The document concludes that clinicians should be aware of common hair and scalp disorders in women of African descent and that more research is needed to develop effective treatments.
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5 / 483 resultscommunity You will lose hair if your prostaglandins aren't in balance
Prostaglandin balance affects hair loss, particularly in conditions like Lichen Planopilaris, where an imbalance can lead to hair follicle damage. Treatments mentioned include prostaglandin analogs and Pioglitazone HCL, with a focus on maintaining prostaglandin equilibrium for potential hair regrowth.
community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied
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 Primary Care Provider told me to not be concerned and just take biotin.
A 19-year-old was advised by their primary care provider to take biotin for hair loss instead of minoxidil or finasteride due to potential side effects and age concerns. The user is considering seeking a second opinion from a dermatologist.
community If DHT is the one big primary reason for Hairloss.. Then other reasons are hoax?
The conversation discusses various theories and suggestions for hair loss, with a focus on DHT as the primary cause. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
community GT20029 China Phase II Trial For AGA Reached Primary Endpoint
The GT20029 tincture, a topical androgen receptor degrader, showed significant hair growth and good safety in a China Phase II trial for male androgenetic alopecia (AGA), with the 1% dose twice weekly identified as optimal. The company plans to initiate Phase III trials in China and Phase II in the U.S., and the treatment also shows promise for acne.