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    GlossaryHairline Recession (Frontal Alopecia)

    gradual loss of hair at the front of the scalp

    Hairline Recession, also known as a Receding Hairline, refers to the gradual loss of hair at the front of the scalp, typically moving backward from the forehead. This condition is often a sign of androgenetic alopecia (male or female pattern baldness) and can be influenced by genetic factors, hormonal changes, and aging.

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      community Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution

      in Research/Science  14 upvotes 1 year 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.
      If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      in Research  830 upvotes 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.

      community Hairloss all over body and head

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 1 day ago
      A 25-year-old experiencing hair thinning all over the body and head, despite using minoxidil and having low vitamin D levels, is advised to seek a second opinion from a dermatologist specializing in hair loss. The likely diagnosis is diffuse alopecia areata, which may require treatment with a JAK inhibitor.