23 Hair And Nail Disorders

November 2025

alopecia areata androgenetic alopecia telogen effluvium cicatricial alopecia hair transplantation topical medications oral medications genetic factors hormonal factors autoimmune factors

TLDR Hair and nail disorders can harm self-esteem, but early treatment helps.

Hair and nail disorders significantly affect individuals' well-being and self-confidence, with common hair disorders including alopecia areata, androgenetic alopecia, telogen effluvium, and cicatricial alopecia, often caused by genetic, hormonal, autoimmune, or external factors. Treatments typically involve topical and oral medications or hair transplantation. Common nail conditions include onychomycosis, psoriasis, lichen planus, and bacterial infections, which alter nail color, texture, and structure. Early diagnosis and management are crucial in reducing the impact of these disorders.

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research Primary Cicatricial Alopecia

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research Characteristics of Androgenetic Alopecia in Asian Populations

51 citations , January 2012 in “Annals of Dermatology”

Asian hair loss differs from Europeans; consider individual needs and psychological well-being for treatment.

research Chronic Telogen Effluvium Is Due to a Reduction in the Variance of Anagen Duration

40 citations , May 2010 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology”

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research Lichen Planopilaris: Update on Diagnosis and Treatment

160 citations , March 2009 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”

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community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

in Research 830 upvotes 1 year ago

Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

community Dutasteride Isn't Working? Get a Scalp Biopsy NOW

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 19 upvotes 1 year ago

Dutasteride may not be effective for everyone due to underlying issues, suggesting scalp biopsies for further diagnosis. Users discuss using higher doses of dutasteride, topical treatments, minoxidil, and pyrilutamide for hair loss management.

community I am a dermatologist with a clinical interest in alopecia. AMA

in Will treatment work for me? 3 years ago

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.

community can someone please tell me its going to get better? im bawling my eyes out

in Female 67 upvotes 3 years ago

A 16-year-old girl is experiencing hair loss, which has worsened despite using minoxidil and multivitamins. Suggestions include broader hormone testing and considering other treatments like spironolactone if the hair loss is due to androgenic alopecia.

community 2 months progress. Hair is shorter in the first pic, same length in the second and third.

in Progress Pictures 294 upvotes 2 years ago

User reports 2 months progress using daily oral fin 1mg, twice daily topical min 5%, and intermittent dermapen. Others share their experiences, suggesting patience and additional treatments like alternating shampoos, using conditioner, tretinoin, and vitamins.

community Hairline stable but diffuse thinning with topical fin+min

in Finasteride 237 upvotes 4 days ago

The user experienced stable hairline but diffuse thinning after switching from oral finasteride to a topical solution of minoxidil and finasteride. They are concerned about the effectiveness of the topical treatment and are considering other options due to a recent decline in hair density.

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