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5 / 84 resultsresearch The Hair Erector Muscle: Order and Disorder of this Often Forgotten Structure
The hair erector muscle is involved in various skin conditions and disorders.
research Clinical and Histologic Features of 64 Cases of Steatocystoma Multiplex
Steatocystoma multiplex is a skin condition starting around age 26, linked to hair follicles, and related to eruptive vellus hair cysts.
research Pediculosis
Scalp biopsies are important for diagnosing hair loss conditions.
research Temporal triangular alopecia and a review of 52 past cases
Most cases of Temporal Triangular Alopecia are found in early childhood and may be related to genetic conditions.
research Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome: an unusual finding of gastro-intestinal adenomatous polyps in a syndrome characterized by hamartomatous polyps
Cronkhite-Canada syndrome can sometimes show unusual colonic adenomatous polyps.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 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 Anyone had anemia + AGA/thinning ?
OP experienced significant hair regrowth after recovering from iron deficiency anemia and starting minoxidil. They suspect anemia contributed more to their hair loss than androgenetic alopecia (AGA).
community Isn't it kind of strange that hair loss happens at where the 2 main superficial temporal arterty branches (temples and crown) are?
Hair loss may be linked to blood flow and inflammation, with treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and quercetin being discussed. The conversation also mentions the role of 5AR enzyme distribution in hair follicles.
community Progress update and warning for other women losing hair: turns out I've been really anemic for years and drs just never flagged or brought up those test results till now.
A woman discovered her long-term hair loss was due to undiagnosed anemia, with ferritin levels as low as 9. After starting iron supplements, she saw significant hair regrowth, especially in previously bald areas, though some spots remain unchanged.
community Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution
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.