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Successful Treatment of Resistant Alopecia Areata with a Phototoxic Dose of Ultraviolet A After Topical 8-Methoxypsoralen Application

research Successful treatment of resistant alopecia areata with a phototoxic dose of ultraviolet A after topical 8‐methoxypsoralen application

12 citations , January 2011 in “Photodermatology, photoimmunology & photomedicine”

This study found that phototoxic psoralen and ultraviolet A therapy with topical 8-MOP was effective in treating alopecia areata resistant to other treatments, improving hair regrowth with minimal side effects.

research Topical photochemotherapy for alopecia areata

63 citations , April 1985 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

This study observed that topical PUVA treatment led to excellent or good hair regrowth in 45.4% of patients with alopecia areata, though many experienced relapse after treatment stopped.

research What’s new in the treatment of vitiligo

8 citations , July 2001 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

This review summarizes the historical and evolving treatments for vitiligo, highlighting that combining medical and surgical approaches may enhance repigmentation outcomes, though more research and new protocols are needed.

research Targeted photochemotherapy in alopecia areata

3 citations , October 2013 in “Photodermatology Photoimmunology & Photomedicine”

This study observed that combining targeted UVA phototherapy with topical 8-methoxypsoralen showed cosmetically acceptable hair regrowth in patients with patchy alopecia areata.

research A rare repigmentation pattern in a vitiligo patient: a clue to an epidermal stem-cell reservoir of melanocytes?

24 citations , September 2008 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology”

Repigmentation in vitiligo may come from melanocyte stem cells in the skin.

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community 8.5 months of finasteride 2 years of Minoxidil and below baseline.

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The user has been using finasteride for 8.5 months and minoxidil for 2 years but is experiencing worsened hair loss. Suggestions include trying dutasteride and considering a hair transplant.

community 8 Weeks Update (5% minoxidil) 24M

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A 24-year-old is using 5% minoxidil for 8 weeks and recently added finasteride to improve hair loss results. They are advised to remain consistent and expect potential shedding as a sign of progress.

community 8 month on fin and oral min (stopped topical min)

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The user has been using 1.25 mg finasteride and 2.5 mg oral minoxidil for 8 months, stopping topical minoxidil and dermastamping after 5 months due to exams, with no side effects reported. They are considering whether to restart topical minoxidil for additional regrowth.

community 8 months finasteride - still shedding ? Should I hop on minox or dut ?

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A 29-year-old man has been using finasteride for 8 months but is still experiencing hair shedding and is considering adding minoxidil or switching to dutasteride. Users advise that shedding is normal, suggest continuing finasteride for a year, and recommend consulting a dermatologist before changing treatments.

community 8 months on fin + min this are the results so far

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A 19-year-old has been using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for 8 months with positive results and no side effects. The user believes they would have progressed to Norwood 4 without the medication.

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