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Rare scalp Autoimmune disease… lichen planopilaris
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I have Lichen PP and was diagnosed perhaps a year and a half ago.
My dermatologist has me on 1/2 pill of Minoxidil (2.5 mg) as well as
Dutasteride cap 0.5 mg 5 days per week. (do not take it on the weekends)
I also had microblading done to my scalp (3 sessions) which is basically
tattooing your scalp.
My hair loss is NOT noticeable now and I feel so much better. Have
stopped wearing hats everywhere. I am a Type 2 diabetic so am on some
other medications also.
So far, so good......
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Is the Minoxidil helping to control the hair loss and what if any side effects. I have autoimmune disease. My hair loss is massive. I USED to have long thick hair and is disease is kicking my butt!
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Great that things are going well!!! I have second round of skin cancer, this time directly on top of scalp, center of head. Can’t remember name at moment, but won’t spread to organs. Right in the part line…(first time was 11 years ago)
Will have Mohs end of October.
Unsure of how large scar/maybe just an empty bald spot.
Doctor also rx ing the minoxidil 2.5. As I am 71, decided to have micro blading done for some moderate eyebrows. Found out about surgery between initial procedure and final touch up. I asked the tech if she could micro blade “hole” when healed. She said absolutely! Made me feel so much better…I have mostly grey hair with a few bits of blond/brown mixed in. I don’t color my hair. Did you mix your current colors?
I wonder how long to let heal…
So happy for you!!!