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    GlossaryPerifollicular Fibrosis

    formation of scar tissue around hair follicles

    Perifollicular fibrosis is a condition where scar tissue forms around hair follicles, leading to their gradual destruction. This scarring can impede hair growth and is often associated with certain types of hair loss, such as cicatricial alopecia.

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      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.