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areas of fibrous tissue replacing normal skin post-injury

Scars are areas of fibrous tissue that replace normal skin after an injury. They form as part of the body's natural healing process when the dermis (the deep, thick layer of skin) is damaged. While the new tissue is made of the same protein (collagen) as the tissue it replaces, its fiber composition is different, often resulting in a different texture and appearance.

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research Postmenopausal frontal fibrosing alopecia. Scarring alopecia in a pattern distribution

332 citations , June 1994 in “Archives of Dermatology”

Postmenopausal frontal fibrosing alopecia may be a unique condition linked to postmenopausal changes.

research Recent Understandings of Biology, Prophylaxis and Treatment Strategies for Hypertrophic Scars and Keloids

305 citations , March 2018 in “International journal of molecular sciences”

The document concludes that the understanding of scar formation is incomplete and current prevention and treatment for hypertrophic scars and keloids are not fully effective.

research Asebia-2J (Scd1ab2J): A New Allele and a Model for Scarring Alopecia

179 citations , June 2000 in “The American journal of pathology”

The absence of functional sebaceous glands causes hair follicle destruction and scarring alopecia.

research Cutaneous Scarring: Basic Science, Current Treatments, and Future Directions

178 citations , August 2016 in “Advances in wound care”

New effective scar treatments are urgently needed due to the current options' limited success.

research Regeneration of Dermis: Scarring and Cells Involved

176 citations , June 2019 in “Cells”

Different fibroblasts play key roles in skin healing and scarring.

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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 Scared of Twink death due to minoxidil

in Minoxidil 7 months ago

A 19-year-old is considering switching from topical to oral minoxidil to combat hair loss, despite concerns about increased body hair. They are currently using minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and dutasteride, and are willing to accept the trade-off of more body hair for better scalp hair growth.

community Scared to start oral minoxidil (23M) — need advice

in General 129 upvotes 9 months ago

A 23-year-old is experiencing hair loss and is considering whether to try oral minoxidil due to fear of side effects, after inconsistent use of topical minoxidil. They are advised to try topical minoxidil consistently first, as it has fewer systemic effects.

community Scared to hop on minoxidil

in General 92 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about concerns over starting minoxidil due to the initial shedding phase, with minoxidil being the only available treatment option. Despite fears, shedding is a normal part of the process and indicates new hair growth.

community Scarring Alopecia and NSAIDs?

in Female 4 upvotes 5 years ago

The user suspects scarring alopecia and is exploring NSAIDs and turmeric/pepper for inflammation-related hair loss, having experienced burning and thinning with finasteride and testosterone reduction. They are seeking feedback while unable to afford a dermatologist.

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