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    GlossaryScalp Defects

    abnormalities or damage to scalp's skin and tissues

    Scalp defects refer to abnormalities or damage to the scalp's skin and underlying tissues. These can result from congenital conditions, trauma, infections, or surgical procedures. They may manifest as areas of hair loss, scarring, or irregular skin texture, and can sometimes require medical or surgical intervention to restore normal appearance and function.

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      Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      in Research  692 upvotes 3 months 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.

      community Have you tried putting unconventional things on to your scalp ?

      in Technology  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about trying unconventional treatments for hair loss, such as green tea, coffee, cocoa, multivitamin pills, red wine, onion, honey, herbs, and hydrogen peroxide. The user is seeking feedback on these methods to avoid ineffective ones.

      community Any balding females? I need advice with coping :(

       16 upvotes 8 years ago
      A 27-year-old woman is struggling with hair loss, feeling self-conscious and seeking advice on coping. She mentions trying Minoxidil but is hesitant due to scalp issues and is looking for ways to regain confidence.