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    GlossaryScalp Involvement

    presence of a medical condition affecting the scalp

    Scalp involvement refers to the presence of a medical condition or disease affecting the scalp. This can include symptoms like redness, itching, scaling, or hair loss, and is often seen in conditions such as psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, or alopecia. For professionals, it indicates that the pathology extends to the scalp, necessitating targeted treatment or further diagnostic evaluation.

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      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.

      community He used Dutasteride for 20 years. Interview

      in Treatment  113 upvotes 3 months ago
      Dutasteride has been used for 20 years with some hair thickness improvement but no dramatic regrowth. The user also experimented with minoxidil, tretinoin, and peptides like BPC 157 for potential benefits in hair density and quality.

      community Anyone else realize how many younger guys are balding?

      in Chat  262 upvotes 4 months ago
      Many younger men are experiencing hair loss due to genetics, diet, stress, and lifestyle changes. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are mentioned, with some users noting improvements.