Retrograde Androgenetic Alopecia

The conversation discusses hair thinning and treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, and RU58841. Users share experiences with retrograde alopecia, hair transplants, and stress-related hair loss, while also considering thyroid issues and other potential causes.

A 22-year-old male experiencing hair loss, possibly retrograde alopecia or DUPA, is using finasteride, minoxidil, and other treatments like microneedling and Nizoral. He seeks advice on slowing hair loss and finding a dermatologist in London, considering options like dutasteride and expressing concerns about topical steroids.

DUPA and retrograde alopecia may not be solely DHT-based, and a biopsy is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment. Treatments mentioned include dutasteride, oral minoxidil, pioglitazone, clobetasol, calcipotriol, ketoconazole, and doxycycline, depending on the specific condition.

People discussed treatments for hair thinning on the sides, mentioning Finasteride, Dutasteride, Pyrilutamide, and RU58841. One person is currently using Finasteride and seeking advice on its effectiveness for this issue.

The conversation discusses androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and questions why treatments focus on lowering DHT levels instead of building resistance to it. It also touches on hair transplantation techniques using body hair.

Dutasteride may cause retrograde alopecia, with users experiencing hair loss on the neck and sides. Some users report slight improvement in hair thickness on top but no overall regrowth.