Why Is No One Talking About Chromosome 20?
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    From the encyclopedia
    Finasteride β†’

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Minoxidil β†’

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Microneedling β†’

    technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth

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    πŸ’§ Finasteride (topical) 7 months
    πŸ’Š Finasteride (oral) 7 months
    β€’ Minoxidil
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    Some hair loss may be linked to chromosome 20, which isn't affected by DHT blockers like finasteride. Treatments like minoxidil, microneedling, and genetic testing are suggested, but their effectiveness for this type of hair loss is uncertain.
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