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      learn Verteporfin

      chemical that might completely regrow follicles from hair transplant extractions

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      technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth

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      a topical anti-androgen with less systemic involvement

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      A Histologic Review of 27 Patients with Lichen Planopilaris

      research A histologic review of 27 patients with lichen planopilaris

      76 citations , June 2008 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
      The conclusion is that certain scalp tissue changes are characteristic of lichen planopilaris, with mucinous perifollicular fibroplasia being a new feature for diagnosis.
      Lichen Planopilaris: A Rare Inflammatory Cicatricial Alopecia

      research Lichen planopilaris

      April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks”
      Lichen planopilaris is a rare, chronic condition causing hair loss, mainly in middle-aged women, and early treatment is important to prevent permanent baldness.
      Histopathologic Evaluation of Alopecias

      research Histopathologic Evaluation of Alopecias

      90 citations , June 2006 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology”
      The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires careful examination of hair and scalp tissue, considering both clinical and microscopic features.

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      community Lost density 60% all over scalp in 120 days (4months)

      in Update  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user lost 60% hair density in 4 months, started finasteride and microneedling, and has greasy, flaky, yellowish scalp. They are awaiting biopsy results, and another user suggested trying ketoconazole shampoo.

      community The Worst Hair Loss Condition You (MAY) have: LPP

      in Research/Science  52 upvotes 1 year ago
      Lichen Planopilaris (LPP) is an autoimmune condition causing permanent hair loss and fibrosis, often misdiagnosed. Treatments include pioglitazone, topical corticosteroids, anti-inflammatory medication, and Jak inhibitors.
      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.

      community Women's Reactions

       14 upvotes 8 years ago
      Balding can make dating more challenging, especially with superficial attitudes, but confidence and fitness can help. Some embrace shaving their heads, while others focus on self-improvement and acceptance.