Global Burden of Alopecia Areata from 1990 to 2019 and Emerging Treatment Trends Analyzed Through GBD 2019 and Bibliometric Data

A 33-year-old female with androgenic alopecia experienced alopecia areata patches after PRP treatment. She is seeking others' experiences with PRP worsening alopecia areata.

A 35-year-old with alopecia areata has tried finasteride, topical and oral minoxidil, and dutasteride without success in stopping hair loss. The dermatologist suggests JAK inhibitors, but they are too costly, leading to uncertainty about the cause of hair loss.

The conversation discusses alternatives to Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for treating androgenic alopecia. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

The user experienced hair loss after chikungunya and started PRF (platelet-rich fibrin) injections with injectable Dutasteride, noticing new hair growth. They are hopeful for continued improvement.

The user is experiencing diffuse thinning and inflammation despite using 2.5mg dutasteride daily, ciclopirox, and ketoconazole shampoos. They are considering treatments like hydroxychloroquine and JAK inhibitors due to suspected scarring alopecia and have faced challenges in obtaining a scalp biopsy.

21-year-old female experiencing hair loss and visible scalp seeks advice on PRP effectiveness. Currently taking spironolactone and krimson for high androgens, unsure if PRP can be done with these medications.