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Hair disease research is a growing and evolving field in dermatology, with recent significant advances.
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research Bibbidi Bobbidi Bald: Two Hair-Raising Tales of Princess Package Hairstyles
Elaborate princess hairstyles at a theme park caused hair loss and scalp damage in young girls.
research Partial Cicatricial Alopecia After Temporal Filler With Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic acid fillers can cause hair loss if used near hair.
research Hair Transplantation: Standard Guidelines of Care
Hair transplantation is a safe, outpatient procedure for restoring hair in individuals with pattern hair loss or certain types of scarring, requiring a trained physician and team, with ongoing medical treatment recommended.
research Pseudopelade of Brocq: A Review of a Rare Hair Disorder Leading to Cicatricial Alopecia
Pseudopelade of Brocq is a unique hair loss condition, but its cause and development are still not fully understood.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 1 Year after TE. Scarred scalp
Hair loss after telogen effluvium (TE) with thinning and possible scarring, treated with 5 mg oral minoxidil. Concerns about scarring alopecia and lack of regrowth, with suggestions to consider finasteride for better results.
community Is it normal for scalp texture and appearance to change where hair is lost?
The conversation discusses changes in scalp texture and appearance in areas of hair loss, with concerns about the suitability of these areas for hair transplants. Users mention issues like fibrosis, inflammation, and thinner skin, advising caution and consultation with clinics before proceeding with transplants.
community 10 months Fin 1mg & micro needling
A user shared their 10-month progress using 1mg finasteride daily and micro-needling, noting significant hair regrowth and no side effects. They plan to add oral minoxidil to boost hair density.
community The amazing fast pace of PP405.
PP405 is a new hair loss treatment advancing quickly in trials, generating excitement and skepticism about its effectiveness and marketing claims. Some see it as a potential alternative to minoxidil and finasteride, but concerns about long-term effects and the need for DHT blockers persist.
community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied
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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.