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Asking for a friend: what are the benefits of biopsy with alopecia aerata? what could this test show/help to determine? thanks?

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

It is a simple test and may help the dermatologist guide proper treatment

Answered 2/18/2022

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Hypersensitive scalp, constant redness, dandruff, white beads on follicles, mild itch/burn, hair loss. Biopsy neg. for yeast and inflamm. Please help!

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Can .1% OTC adapalene potentially be beneficial for alopecia barbae? Im planning on using it for anti aging/sun spots but was curious if thats potentially a secondary benefit. Saw some studies it may be beneficial. Was just curious. Thanks?

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I want to know what the reasons for extensive hair loss. I have alopecia and it appears it's getting worse. What blood test can be done to be determine the scalp inflammation or deficiency in blood or diet? hair loss

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