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Glossary Retrograde Alopecia

Retrograde alopecia is a form of hair loss characterized by the thinning or receding of hair at the temples and the frontal hairline, often leading to a more pronounced appearance of the forehead. This condition is particularly relevant in the context of androgenetic alopecia, where hormonal factors contribute to hair follicle miniaturization. Key distinguishing characteristics include the specific pattern of hair loss, which typically does not affect the crown of the head, and its potential association with other types of hair loss, such as male or female pattern baldness.

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research Retrograde Alopecia: Prevalence, Patterns, Dermoscopic Features among Egyptian Men: A Cross Sectional Study

May 2023 in “International Journal of Medical Arts (Print)”

This study at Al Hussein hospital identified retrograde alopecia in 50 out of 1,000 patients with severe androgenetic alopecia, emphasizing the need to thoroughly examine and exclude affected hair when assessing donor areas for hair transplantation.

research Retrograde Androgenetic Alopecia

September 2021 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

This article discusses aspects of dermatology practice in Iran and the USA but presents no new research findings.

Androgenetic Alopecia in Males: Recent Developments

research [Androgenetic alopecia in the male. Recent developments].

1 citations , November 1989 in “PubMed”

This review discusses male-pattern baldness and notes that minoxidil has a positive but often unsatisfactory cosmetic effect; it calls for further research since specific antiandrogens for treatment are lacking.

Case Presentation: Catastrophic Decrease in Measured Oxygen Saturation Associated with Venovenous Bypass During Liver Transplantation

research Case presentation: Catastrophic decrease in measured oxygen saturation associated with venoveno bypass during liver transplantation

July 1999 in “Liver transplantation and surgery”

Oxygen levels can drop during liver transplant if bypass pressures are too high, but other reasons should be checked first.

Androgenetic Alopecia and Polymorphism of the Androgen Receptor Gene (SNP rs6152) in Patients with Benign Prostate Hyperplasia or Prostate Cancer

research Androgenetic alopecia and polymorphism of the androgen receptor gene (SNP rs6152) in patients with benign prostate hyperplasia or prostate cancer

11 citations , March 2014 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

In this study, researchers found that androgen receptor gene polymorphism is associated with higher androgenetic alopecia grades and PSA levels in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia, but not with prostate cancer.

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community Is DUT causing me retrograde alopecia?

7 upvotes 2 weeks ago

Dutasteride may cause retrograde alopecia, with users experiencing hair loss on the neck and sides. Some users report slight improvement in hair thickness on top but no overall regrowth.

community Is this retrograde alopecia and how can I treat it

2 upvotes 1 year ago

A 22-year-old male experiencing hair loss, possibly retrograde alopecia or DUPA, is using finasteride, minoxidil, and other treatments like microneedling and Nizoral. He seeks advice on slowing hair loss and finding a dermatologist in London, considering options like dutasteride and expressing concerns about topical steroids.

community Is this retrograde alopecia ??

in Chat 24 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses hair thinning and treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, and RU58841. Users share experiences with retrograde alopecia, hair transplants, and stress-related hair loss, while also considering thyroid issues and other potential causes.

community I feel like people here shrug off nutritional issues too quickly. Particularly for Retrograde Alopecia.

9 upvotes 3 years ago

The user believes Retrograde Alopecia may be linked to vitamin imbalances, specifically from taking too much Vitamin E, A, Zinc, and Selenium, and suggests it could be a middle ground between Androgenic Alopecia and Telogen Effluvium. Treatments for hair loss mentioned include Androgen inhibitors and improving lifestyle factors like nutrition and sleep, with topical melatonin also recommended for Retrograde Alopecia.

community Clobetasol for retrograde alopecia

3 upvotes 3 years ago

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learn Hair Transplant

Hair transplantation moves DHT-resistant follicles from a donor area (back and sides of the scalp) into thinning or bald areas. The transplanted hair is generally permanent, though surrounding native hair can keep thinning.

What is male pattern baldness? Male pattern baldness is a genetic condition causing hair loss in men, starting with a receding hairline.
Can a hair transplant restore a receding hairline? Yes, a hair transplant can effectively restore a receding hairline.

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learn Alopecia Areata

autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss

learn Tretinoin

the gold standard retinoid in dermatology that's also helpful for hair regrowth alongside Minoxidil

learn Aminexil

Does it work better in certain areas, like receding hairlines or the crown? Hair loss treatments generally work better on the crown than on receding hairlines.

learn Alfatradiol

Alfatradiol: Can it help if my hair loss is linked to DHT? The one randomised trial of topical alfatradiol — in 103 women — found hair thickness and density essentially unchanged after six months, while minoxidil improved both; its authors credited alfatradiol with slowing hair loss rather than regrowing hair. Laboratory work supports a local effect on follicular DHT, but no controlled trial in men appears to have been published.

learn Finasteride

Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

learn Salicylic acid

What makes alopecia areata different from other types of hair loss, and can topical Salicylic acid treatments help regrow the affected areas? Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition, and salicylic acid does not promote hair regrowth.

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