The Treatment of Chinese Medicine on Adolescent Alopecia

A 19-year-old is experiencing hair thinning and has tried various doses of oral and topical finasteride but faced psychological and sexual side effects. They are considering topical anti-androgens like KX826, ketoconazole cream, and RU58841 as alternatives, while others suggest clascoterone and topical dutasteride.

A 20-year-old is experiencing aggressive hair loss and is using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, tretinoin, rosemary oil, and dermarolling in an attempt to manage it. They are concerned about their appearance and future hair loss, seeking advice on additional treatments.

A 17-year-old is using topical minoxidil for hair loss and is considering other treatments like ketoconazole shampoo and saw palmetto while waiting to start finasteride at 19. Suggestions include using oral minoxidil, topical antiandrogens like RU58841, and CB-03-01, with a focus on minimizing systemic DHT impact.

A 19-year-old has been experiencing diffuse thinning since age 16 and has not seen improvement despite using minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and other treatments. Suggestions include increasing dutasteride dosage, using RU58841, and considering topical treatments or a hair transplant.

An 18-year-old is experiencing hair loss and has been using topical minoxidil consistently for over a year, with some improvement in hair density. They tried switching to a combination of topical finasteride and minoxidil but experienced possible side effects, so they returned to using only minoxidil, along with biotin and dermarolling, and are seeking advice on whether finasteride might still be effective for them.

A 20-year-old is using a topical solution with finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin for hair thinning. They seek advice on application, duration, and potential results.