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    GlossaryScalp Examination (scalp assessment)

    clinical inspection of the scalp to assess health and abnormalities

    A scalp examination, also known as a scalp check or scalp assessment, is a clinical procedure where a healthcare professional inspects the scalp to evaluate its health and identify any abnormalities. This can include checking for signs of hair loss, inflammation, infections, dandruff, or other dermatological conditions. The examination may involve visual inspection, palpation, and sometimes the use of a dermatoscope to get a closer look at the scalp and hair follicles.

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      community Second month of fin assessment (12/13/16)

      in Finasteride  7 upvotes 8 years ago
      The user experienced significant hair shedding in the second month of using finasteride, leading them to buzz their hair. They plan to improve their diet, sleep, and stress levels, and start using Nizoral for scalp issues.

      community Is finasteride just not working for me? test results

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      A 21-year-old is experiencing aggressive hair loss and questions the effectiveness of finasteride after 45 days of use, with high DHT levels. A user advises that scalp DHT, not serum DHT, is important for hair loss assessment, and suggests monitoring hair improvement over time.
      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.