Can Microinfusion of Methotrexate in Scalp Lesions Help Relieve Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia?

The user has been using 5% minoxidil topically once a day and 1 mg finasteride orally for a year, with no side effects, but feels there should be more improvement. Suggestions include adding microneedling to enhance progress, especially on the crown.

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.

Way-316606 is considered a potential hair loss treatment but is avoided due to safety concerns and lack of research. Minoxidil and Finasteride are preferred as established treatments.

A 27-year-old woman with androgenic alopecia is losing hair despite using oral minoxidil and spironolactone, and is considering dutasteride. She is exploring causes like stress and medication side effects, planning tests, and considering treatment changes.

The user is disappointed with the lack of visible progress in hair regrowth after 6 months of using finasteride and minoxidil. Another user suggests adding a topical anti-androgen like kx826, while encouraging patience as changes may start to show between 6-9 months.

The user experienced significant hair regrowth using 1+ mg of finasteride and 2.5 mg of minoxidil, later increasing to 5 mg, along with dermarolling. They reported no negative side effects and noted improved libido.