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GlossaryPunch Biopsy

removal of a small, circular skin sample for examination

A punch biopsy is a medical procedure used to remove a small, circular section of tissue from the skin for examination. This is done using a sharp, hollow instrument called a punch, which is rotated into the skin to extract a core of tissue. It is commonly used to diagnose skin conditions, including alopecia, by allowing for microscopic analysis of the sampled tissue.

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community My scalp punch biopsy results🤔?

in Female 8 upvotes 3 years ago

Female using Rogaine foam for hair loss had scalp punch biopsy, diagnosed with Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA). Doctor recommended starting Spironolactone 50mg.

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.

community DUPA/Retrograde might not be DHT based...GET A BIOPSY QUICK or permanent Hair Loss!

in Research/Science 41 upvotes 1 year ago

DUPA and retrograde alopecia may not be solely DHT-based, and a biopsy is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment. Treatments mentioned include dutasteride, oral minoxidil, pioglitazone, clobetasol, calcipotriol, ketoconazole, and doxycycline, depending on the specific condition.

community Saw a local dermatologist recently, they suggested switching from Finasteride to Dutasteride…

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 20 upvotes 10 months ago

The user experienced hair loss and initially saw improvement with Finasteride but is now considering switching to Dutasteride due to lack of recent results. They plan to add topical Minoxidil and are awaiting biopsy results to determine the cause of hair loss.

community Do I Disagree With Dr. Who Says Hair Loss Cause is Female Pattern Baldness and not Iron Deficiency? (25 Female)

in Treatment 4 upvotes 5 years ago

A 25-year-old woman is experiencing hair loss and is unsure if it's due to iron deficiency or female pattern baldness, as diagnosed by her dermatologist. She is considering using Minoxidil but is hesitant and seeks advice on whether increasing her iron levels could help.

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