Perinevoid Alopecia and Concentric Regrowth: Two Atypical Patterns of Alopecia Areata

The user has been using Nizoral shampoo, RU58841, minoxidil, and dermastamping for hair loss. They report some progress with regrowth and darker, longer vellus hairs after 8 weeks.

The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on insulin resistance, microneedling with topical melatonin, and stress reduction. Users express skepticism about the advice, preferring proven treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, while some mention alternative methods like dermal incisions and verteporfin for reducing fibrosis.

Scalp massage significantly reduced hair loss for the user, who had been using finasteride without improvement. The user attributes the reduction in hair loss to the massage rather than the medication.

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.

Stopping Dutasteride may temporarily affect sperm quality, but it typically returns to normal within a few months. Minoxidil and Dutasteride are used for hair maintenance, and Mucuna Pruriens and hCG are suggested for improving sperm quality.