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    GlossaryScalp Dermatosis

    group of scalp skin conditions causing redness, itching, and flaking

    Scalp dermatosis refers to a group of skin conditions that affect the scalp, leading to symptoms such as redness, itching, flaking, and sometimes hair loss. Common examples include psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, and eczema. These conditions can be caused by a variety of factors, including genetics, immune system dysfunction, and environmental triggers.

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      community Scalp is constantly uncomfortable and irritated with lots of hair loss

      in Chat  7 upvotes 11 months ago
      The individual has experienced a sore, stiff, and itchy scalp with hair loss for 4.5 years, and has noticed increased thinning and miniaturized hairs, especially at the temples. They have tried ketoconazole shampoo without success and are considering finasteride for treatment.
      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 6 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.