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    GlossarySecondary Cicatricial Alopecia

    hair loss from scarring due to external injury or condition

    Secondary Cicatricial Alopecia refers to hair loss that occurs due to scarring from an external injury or condition, such as burns, infections, or surgical procedures. This type of alopecia results in permanent hair loss because the hair follicles are destroyed and replaced by scar tissue.

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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 DHT is about to get smashed ….

      in Update  800 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments like topical finasteride with minoxidil, oral dutasteride, and essential oils. Oral treatments like dutasteride and finasteride are seen as more effective, though some prefer topicals to avoid side effects.

      community Is hydrocortisone that bad for your scalp?

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 1 month ago
      Hydrocortisone is not recommended for long-term use on the scalp due to potential side effects like thinning and steroid-related issues. Alternatives like foam minoxidil or oral minoxidil are suggested, though foam may be less effective.

      community Has Saw Palmetto (or PSO) stopped my shedding?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user experienced hair shedding despite using natural remedies but saw improvement with topical finasteride and oral minoxidil. After stopping supplements like saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil, shedding resumed, but combining them again with finasteride and minoxidil reduced shedding.