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autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
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Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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research Early Stage Alopecia Areata Is Associated With Inflammation in the Upper Dermis and Damage to the Hair Follicle Infundibulum
Early stage bald spots are linked to skin inflammation and damage to the upper part of the hair follicle.
research Chronic Inflammatory Diseases Stimulated by Current Lifestyle: How Diet, Stress Levels, and Medication Prevent Our Body from Recovering
Modern lifestyles, including poor diet, stress, and long-term use of certain medications, hinder the body's ability to heal from inflammation, leading to chronic diseases.
research Colchicine Therapy for Psoriasis
Sudden weight loss can cause significant hair loss, and using colchicine on the skin for psoriasis may be unsafe.
research An Update on Alopecia and Its Association With Thyroid Autoimmune Diseases
People with alopecia have a higher risk of thyroid cancer.
research Skin Cancer: Understanding the Transformation from Conventional to Advanced Treatment Approaches
New treatments like nanotechnology show promise in improving skin cancer therapy.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Lost density 60% all over scalp in 120 days (4months)
A user lost 60% hair density in 4 months, started finasteride and microneedling, and has greasy, flaky, yellowish scalp. They are awaiting biopsy results, and another user suggested trying ketoconazole shampoo.
community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies
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 The Worst Hair Loss Condition You (MAY) have: LPP
Lichen Planopilaris (LPP) is an autoimmune condition causing permanent hair loss and fibrosis, often misdiagnosed. Treatments include pioglitazone, topical corticosteroids, anti-inflammatory medication, and Jak inhibitors.
community Don't know how but this is an accurate depiction
The conversation humorously discusses hair loss treatments, including topical finasteride, oral dutasteride, topical minoxidil, RU58841, peppermint oil, and microneedling. It also mentions lifestyle changes like converting to Islam and avoiding smoking, drinking, and partying.
community Shouldn’t it be impossible for dutasteride to make hair loss worse?
Dutasteride is unlikely to worsen hair loss; shedding is often temporary. Other factors like inconsistent use, placebo effect, or additional treatments may influence perceived results.