My scalp punch biopsy results🤔?
Female 2/7/2023
Rogaine scalp punch biopsy Androgenetic Alopecia Spironolactone fibrosis inflammation autoimmune-type hair loss miniaturization vellus hairs telogen phase telogen effluvium fibroelastic stelae anagen phase catagen phase non scarring alopecia thyroid autoimmune disease anemia hormones alopecia areata topical minoxidil histopathology report DHT biochemical/molecular diagnosis blood sample report hormonal levels polycystic ovarian syndrome facial hair irregular periods vitamin D 2 percent minoxidil 5 percent topical minoxidil oral minoxidil finasteride AGA autoimmune hair loss biochemical diagnosis blood test PCOS 5 percent minoxidil Propecia
Female using Rogaine foam for hair loss had scalp punch biopsy, diagnosed with Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA). Doctor recommended starting Spironolactone 50mg.
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