Does eating sugars & fats worsen LPP & FFA?

Question

Since there is inflammation in LPP & FFA, do inflammatory foods like fats and sugars make these conditions worse and/or keep these hair loss conditions active? Thank you.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Currently, there is no scientific evidence that this will make hair loss worse. I suggest seeing a hair loss expert now to evaluate and go over your condition and provide you information about your best treatment options. There are great non-invasive options like prp/progesterone and/or hair transplantation. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

It is an interesting question. Patients with LPP have an increased risk of hyper cholesterolemia. However web don't have any good evidence yet that diet has a significant impact on the disease itself. Many patients have tried a variety of anti inflammatory diets without benefit to their scalp disease. I would not be surprised if it had some benefit - but the key question is whether this translates into an actual clinically meaniful benefit.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

LPP & FFA? and not dietary related, but autoimmune diseases of the hair and scalp which require a dermatologist to treat it

Does eating sugars & fats worsen LPP & FFA?

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