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GlossaryFibrosing Alopecia

condition where inflammation replaces hair follicles with scar tissue

Fibrosing Alopecia, also known as scarring alopecia, is a type of hair loss where inflammation destroys hair follicles and replaces them with scar tissue, leading to permanent hair loss. This condition can be associated with autoimmune disorders and often presents with symptoms like redness, itching, and scaling of the scalp.

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research Postmenopausal frontal fibrosing alopecia. Scarring alopecia in a pattern distribution

332 citations , June 1994 in “Archives of Dermatology”

Postmenopausal frontal fibrosing alopecia may be a unique condition linked to postmenopausal changes.

research Frontal fibrosing alopecia in postmenopausal women

179 citations , December 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Some postmenopausal women with frontal fibrosing alopecia stopped losing hair with finasteride treatment, hinting at a possible hormonal cause.

research Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution

158 citations , February 2000 in “Archives of dermatology”

Some people with pattern hair loss may also have scalp inflammation and scarring similar to lichen planopilaris.

research DHEA and frontal fibrosing alopecia: molecular and physiopathological mechanisms

31 citations , December 2016 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia”

DHEA reduction may be linked to frontal fibrosing alopecia, but more research is needed.

research Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution

30 citations , January 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution is a hair loss condition often confused with other types, requiring early treatment but usually not resulting in significant hair regrowth.

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community Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution

in Research/Science 14 upvotes 2 years ago

A user has been experiencing hair loss for 4 years, with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and various supplements proving ineffective. They were diagnosed with fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution, a condition that may require a combination of anti-inflammatory and hair growth treatments.

community Perifollicular Fibrosis and its role in androgenetic alopecia. Is Aminexil/Kopexil a must for anyone with AGA?

in Research/Science 4 upvotes 4 years ago

Aminexil/Kopexil may help reduce hair loss by addressing perifollicular fibrosis in androgenetic alopecia, but it lacks the extensive clinical backing of finasteride and minoxidil. Some users find it effective, but availability and cost are issues, especially in the US where it's not FDA-approved.

community Seeking Analysis: Receded Temple Closeups for Scarring or AGA Signs

in Basic Questions 35 upvotes 1 month ago

The conversation is about analyzing receded temple closeups for signs of fibrosis, scarring, or androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Specific treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841 are not mentioned in the conversation.

community Concerned About Asymmetrical Frontal Hair Loss and Recent Finasteride Use, Seeking Experiences

in General 155 upvotes 6 months ago

The user is experiencing asymmetrical hair loss at the frontal hairline and is concerned about potential conditions like frontal fibrosing alopecia. They have started using finasteride and pumpkin seed oil to address the issue.

community Can topical tretinoin only applied to face (not hairline) exacerbate hair loss?

in Chat 7 upvotes 6 months ago

Topical tretinoin applied to the face may exacerbate hair loss in some individuals, potentially triggering conditions like frontal fibrosing alopecia. Experiences vary, with some users reporting no impact on hair, while others experience significant hair loss.

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