Thinking of getting transplant to refill density lost from traction alopecia Transplants 10/31/2023
A 22-year-old with 4c hair is considering a hair transplant to address traction alopecia caused by braid extensions. They have tried derma stamping, oils, and minoxidil but stopped due to side effects.
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The user has tried topical minoxidil, oral minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, and dermapen for over a year without seeing hair regrowth and has now switched to dutasteride, planning to continue until summer. Some responses suggest that no further hair loss could be considered progress, question the visibility of hair loss, and recommend trying vitamin D.
community I am a dermatologist with a clinical interest in alopecia. AMA
In this conversation, 4990 discussed various treatments for hair loss, including oral minoxidil, PRP, transplan, Jak inhibitors, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Olumiant, Ketoconazole, RU58841, microneedling, baricitinib, and CCCA. They recommended scalp biopsies in unclear cases of DUPA, twice weekly to twice daily shampooing for topical minoxidil users, and two sessions spaced one month apart with follow up at month three to determine the effectiveness of PRP treatment.
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A user is worried about hair loss despite using finasteride, oral minoxidil, and keto shampoo for two years and is considering switching to dutasteride. Responses suggest patience, lifestyle changes, or trying additional treatments like microneedling.
community A PSA for everyone in here dealing with shedding
Hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride require patience, as they can take months or years to show results, with initial shedding being common. Consistency is key, and unnecessary supplements should be avoided to prevent stress and impatience from worsening the situation.
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A 29-year-old woman is experiencing gradual hair thinning since age 15, suspects Androgenic Alopecia, and has tried 5% minoxidil with little success. She has purchased various hair loss treatments including minoxidil, dutasteride, finasteride, and spironolactone, but is cautious about starting them due to potential interactions with her ADHD medication.
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