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autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
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research Is There a Pathogenetic Link Between Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, Androgenetic Alopecia, and Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution?
Frontal fibrosing alopecia and androgenetic alopecia may be related, with a possible shared cause.
research Histopathology of Alopecia: A Clinicopathological Approach to Diagnosis
The conclusion is that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires good teamwork between skin doctors and lab experts.
research Pruritus in Lichen Planopilaris and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Clinical Characteristics and Dermoscopic Correlations
Pruritus is common in LPP and FFA, worsened by heat and stress, and relieved by cold, affecting quality of life.
research Uncommon Presentation of Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris of the Scalp: Clinical, Trichoscopic, and Histopathologic Features and Review of the Literature
Recognizing scalp symptoms in PRP is crucial for proper diagnosis and treatment.
research Placental Extracts, Proteins, and Hydrolyzed Proteins as Active Ingredients in Cosmetic Preparations for Hair Loss: A Systematic Review of Available Clinical Evidence
Placenta products might help with hair loss, but more research is needed.
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5 / 603 resultscommunity scarring alopecia awareness in this community
Lichen Planopilaris (LPP), a form of permanent hair loss, which can be mistaken for seborrheic dermatitis and is characterized by scalp itching, burning, redness, and dandruff. Treatment options discussed include steroidal creams, finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841.
community You will lose hair if your prostaglandins aren't in balance
Prostaglandin balance affects hair loss, particularly in conditions like Lichen Planopilaris, where an imbalance can lead to hair follicle damage. Treatments mentioned include prostaglandin analogs and Pioglitazone HCL, with a focus on maintaining prostaglandin equilibrium for potential hair regrowth.
community Scalp Biopsy Results - Almost 2 Years Dutasteride, Still Worsening
Dutasteride and finasteride are not effectively stopping hair loss for some users, despite long-term use. Some are considering or using RU58841, pyrilutamide, and other treatments like microneedling, while also managing seborrheic dermatitis with diet and topical solutions.
community Can oral minoxidil cause significant changes in blood pressure? (deprecated thread)
The user is using oral minoxidil and dutasteride for hair loss and observed changes in blood pressure after taking oral minoxidil. They experienced no visible symptoms from topical minoxidil, finasteride, or other treatments and are seeking feedback on whether these blood pressure changes are typical for oral minoxidil users.
community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied
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.