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GlossaryPerifollicular Inflammation

swelling and irritation around hair follicles

Perifollicular inflammation refers to the swelling and irritation that occurs around hair follicles. This condition can lead to hair loss and is often seen in various types of alopecia, such as alopecia areata. It involves immune cells attacking the hair follicles, which can disrupt normal hair growth and cause damage to the follicle structure.

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research Perifollicular fibrosis and inflammation in androgenetic alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis: diagnostic challenges in differentiation from fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution

July 2026 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia”

AGA and SD share similar features, making diagnosis challenging.

research It's not all traction: the pseudo ‘fringe sign’ in frontal fibrosing alopecia

39 citations , July 2015 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

The pseudo 'fringe sign' can also appear in frontal fibrosing alopecia, not just in traction alopecia, showing that this condition may be more common than thought.

research Lichen planopilaris versus frontal fibrosing alopecia: histopathologically distinct diseases or not?

March 2026 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia”

Lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia are likely distinct diseases with different tissue involvement.

research Alopecic Patches on the Extremities of a Young Man

February 2026 in “JEADV Clinical Practice”

Lichen planopilaris can cause hair loss on limbs, not just the scalp.

Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Case Report of a 66-Year-Old Caucasian Woman

research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia

July 2015 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association”

A 66-year-old woman experienced hair loss due to Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, a condition with no consistently effective treatment, but it usually stabilizes over time. More research is needed for better understanding and treatment options.

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community What do you think about this? he says one of the causes of pattern hair loss is scars and it can be fixed

in Research/Science 2 months ago

The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on insulin resistance, microneedling with topical melatonin, and stress reduction. Users express skepticism about the advice, preferring proven treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, while some mention alternative methods like dermal incisions and verteporfin for reducing fibrosis.

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.

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