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research ALOPECIA LEPROTICA: ITS RELATIONSHIP TO TRANSMISSION OF LEPROSY

2 citations , June 1953 in “Journal of the American Medical Association”

Leprosy is mainly contracted during infancy or childhood.

research Borderline Tuberculoid leprosy of the scalp mimicking alopecia areata-vitiligo overlap syndrome: A case report

2 citations , December 2019 in “Leprosy Review”

A woman's hair loss and skin discoloration were found to be caused by a rare case of leprosy on the scalp, not alopecia-vitiligo overlap.

Alopecia Areata: Understanding and Treatment

research ALOPECIA AREATA

January 1953 in “The Lancet”

Alopecia areata's causes are unclear, treatments exist but relapses are common.

research Rothmund‐Thomson syndrome type 2 – a rare cause of chronic wounds

March 2019 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft”

Rothmund-Thomson syndrome type 2 can cause chronic, poorly healing wounds.

research MECHANISM OF PROTEINURIA

January 1953 in “The Lancet”

Cortisone may help hair regrow by altering the local environment, with regrowth starting 3-4 weeks after treatment, but its use is not widely recommended.

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community scarring alopecia awareness in this community

in Chat 33 upvotes 3 years ago

Lichen Planopilaris (LPP), a form of permanent hair loss, which can be mistaken for seborrheic dermatitis and is characterized by scalp itching, burning, redness, and dandruff. Treatment options discussed include steroidal creams, finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841.

community The Worst Hair Loss Condition You (MAY) have: LPP

in Research/Science 51 upvotes 1 year ago

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 Losing Hair on Dutasteride? You might have LPP

in Research/Science 95 upvotes 1 year ago

Men with hair loss might have lichen planopilaris (LPP), which can mimic androgenetic alopecia, leading to misdiagnosis and ineffective treatment with finasteride or dutasteride. Proper diagnosis, including biopsies, is crucial to distinguish between androgenetic alopecia and conditions like LPP.

community Post Low-Level Laser Light Therapy Syndrome (PLLLTS )

in Satire 5 upvotes 3 years ago

Hair loss discussion includes LLLT treatments and a satirical condition called PLLLTS, causing patients to resemble lighthouses and attract moths. Some users express concern about others taking the satire seriously.

community L. reuteri (probiotic for Androgenic Alopecia)

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 34 upvotes 4 months ago

L. reuteri, a probiotic, is being explored for its potential benefits in treating androgenic alopecia, possibly enhancing finasteride's effects and reducing inflammation. The user combines this with finasteride, oral minoxidil, and other supplements, noting some improvement in hair loss.

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