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research Efficacy of Finasteride Treatment Versus Low-Level Laser in Frontal Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss

January 2012

This study found that both finasteride and low level laser therapy were similarly effective in improving hair regrowth for frontal pattern hair loss in men and women over a 3-month period.

research Effect of Polarized Light Therapy on Hair Regrowth in Alopecia Areata

September 2018 in “The Medical Journal of Cairo University/The Medical Journal of Cairo University”

In this study, polarized light therapy increased hair regrowth in patients with alopecia areata compared to those who received only minoxidil.

research Efficacy of Finasteride 1.25 mg on Female Pattern Hair Loss; Pilot Study

10 citations , January 2012 in “Annals of Dermatology”

In this study, 1.25 mg daily finasteride for 28 weeks showed minimal increase in hair density and thickness in normoandrogenic female pattern hair loss, but no significant clinical improvement was observed.

research Effects of microneedling with 5% minoxidil topical solution combination therapy in treatment of androgenetic alopecia

July 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”

This study found that combining microneedling with 5% minoxidil significantly improved hair appearance in androgenetic alopecia patients, with high patient satisfaction and no severe adverse events.

research The Trichoscopy Derived Sinclair Scale: Enhancing visual assessment through quantitative trichoscopy

6 citations , December 2018 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology”

This study found a strong correlation between the Sinclair Scale and cumulative hair thickness density, allowing the estimation of the Sinclair Scale from trichoscopy-derived statistics.

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community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

in Research 830 upvotes 2 years ago

Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

community Dutasteride Isn't Working? Get a Scalp Biopsy NOW

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 19 upvotes 1 year ago

Dutasteride may not be effective for everyone due to underlying issues, suggesting scalp biopsies for further diagnosis. Users discuss using higher doses of dutasteride, topical treatments, minoxidil, and pyrilutamide for hair loss management.

community Topical Finasteride Doesn't Directly Reduce 5ar Enzyme on Scalp

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 72 upvotes 3 years ago

Topical Finasteride doesn't directly reduce 5ar enzyme on scalp and has the same mechanism as oral, needing to go through the liver. Users debate the accuracy of this information and discuss various studies and experiences.

community Shedding again after 6 months of great results.

in Minoxidil 15 upvotes 2 years ago

A user experienced shedding after 7 months on Fin/Min spray despite good results and no change in treatment. Other users noted similar experiences and mentioned that shedding periods can be normal.

community microneedle, any long term users damage?

in Microneedling 35 upvotes 2 years ago

Microneedling is effective for hair growth, especially when combined with finasteride and minoxidil, but concerns exist about potential long-term skin damage. Users report increased collagen and elastin deposition, but the long-term effects on the scalp remain uncertain.

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