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GlossaryLymphocytic Cicatricial Alopecia

immune system attacks hair follicles, causing permanent scarring

Lymphocytic Cicatricial Alopecia is a type of hair loss where the immune system mistakenly attacks hair follicles, leading to permanent scarring and hair loss. This condition involves lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell, which infiltrate the hair follicles and cause inflammation, eventually destroying the follicles and replacing them with scar tissue.

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research Topical gabapentin and its relation to cutaneous innervation in symptomatic lymphocytic primary cicatricial alopecia

April 2024 in “Skin health and disease”

Using a special skin cream with gabapentin helped reduce symptoms of a certain scalp condition but didn't change nerve fibers or skin chemicals.

research Prevalence and incidence of primary lymphocytic cicatricial alopecias in the United States from 2019 to 2024

May 2026 in “JAAD International”

Timely diagnosis of certain hair loss conditions is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.

research A Review of Metabolic Dysregulation in Lymphocytic Cicatricial Alopecia: Exploring the Connections and Therapeutic Implications

1 citations , March 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Metabolic issues may trigger lymphocytic cicatricial alopecia, and treatments targeting these issues could help.

research Diagnosis and Management of Primary Cicatricial Alopecia: Part I

42 citations , January 2008 in “SKINmed/Skinmed”

The article explains how to diagnose and manage certain types of scarring hair loss.

research Primary Cicatricial Alopecias

18 citations , October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics”

Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment are key for managing rare scalp disorders that cause permanent hair loss.

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

in Research 830 upvotes 2 years 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 You will lose hair if your prostaglandins aren't in balance

in Research/Science 56 upvotes 1 year ago

Prostaglandin balance affects hair loss, particularly in conditions like Lichen Planopilaris, where an imbalance can lead to hair follicle damage. Treatments mentioned include prostaglandin analogs and Pioglitazone HCL, with a focus on maintaining prostaglandin equilibrium for potential hair regrowth.

community Starting Treatment for CCCA (scarring alopecia)

in Treatment 6 upvotes 2 years ago

A male in his early 20s with CCCA (scarring alopecia) started treatment with Finasteride, Fluocinolone, and Doxycycline. Steroid injections were suggested but not yet done.

community can someone help me identify these pls

in Treatment 8 months ago

The user is experiencing diffuse thinning and inflammation despite using 2.5mg dutasteride daily, ciclopirox, and ketoconazole shampoos. They are considering treatments like hydroxychloroquine and JAK inhibitors due to suspected scarring alopecia and have faced challenges in obtaining a scalp biopsy.

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.

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learn Alopecia Areata

autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss

learn Tofacitinib

a JAK inhibitor for alopecia areata and other autoimmune conditions

learn Baricitinib

JAK inhibitor that reduces inflammation and immune attacks on hair follicles, leading to potential hair regrowth, especially in alopecia areata cases

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