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    GlossaryHair Growth Disorders (Abnormal Hair Growth)

    disruptions in normal hair cycle causing loss or abnormal growth

    Hair Growth Disorders refer to a range of conditions that affect the normal cycle of hair growth, leading to issues such as excessive hair loss (alopecia), abnormal hair growth patterns, or changes in hair texture and color. These disorders can be caused by genetic factors, hormonal imbalances, nutritional deficiencies, or underlying medical conditions, and they often require a multidisciplinary approach for diagnosis and treatment.

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      Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      in Research  692 upvotes 3 months 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 New Approach to Ketoconazole or just waste of time?

      in Ketoconazole  21 upvotes 5 months ago
      The post discusses using 2% ketoconazole shampoo as a competitive androgen receptor antagonist for hair loss, applied for 1.5 hours daily. The user questions its effectiveness and potential benefits compared to finasteride and minoxidil.

      community [28M] 10 months on fin/min, 3 months using nizoral regularly

      in Progress Pictures  125 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user "DaysonDadum" shared their progress pictures after using finasteride and minoxidil for 10 months, along with regularly using Nizoral. They experienced positive results with no noticeable shedding and no side effects. Other users in the conversation asked about dosages and brands of the treatments.

      community Finasteride ruined my hair, and my life (so far)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  8 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user suspects finasteride worsened their hair loss despite no abnormal shedding and reduced hair fall initially. They are considering various options, including switching brands, trying topical finasteride, oral minoxidil, or waiting for new treatments.