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Increased Scalp Skin and Serum 5a-Reductase Reduced Androgens in a Man Relevant to the Acquired Progressive Kinky Hair Disorder and Developing Androgenetic Alopecia

research Increased Scalp Skin and Serum 5a-Reductase Reduced Androgens in a Man Relevant to the Acquired Progressive Kinky Hair Disorder and Developing Androgenetic Alopecia

11 citations, September 1997 in “Archives of Dermatology”

Reduced androgens linked to kinky hair disorder and hair loss; 5a-reductase inhibitors may help.

research Increased Scalp Skin and Serum 5 Alpha-Reductase Reduced Androgens in a Man Relevant to the Acquired Progressive Kinky Hair Disorder and Developing Androgenetic Alopecia

2 citations, September 1997 in “Archives of Dermatology”

research Whisker Hair (Acquired Progressive Kinking of the Hair): An Indication for Finasteride 1 mg?

6 citations, January 2016 in “International Journal of Trichology”

Taking 1 mg of finasteride daily could potentially treat rare hair conditions like Acquired Progressive Kinking of the Hair and whisker hair.

research Pediatric Dermatology Photoquiz: A 14-Year-Old Boy with Abrupt-Onset Hair Changes

September 2017 in “Pediatric Dermatology”

A 14-year-old boy was diagnosed with a rare hair condition that may lead to hair thinning and has no known effective treatments.

research Black Women's Hair: The Main Scalp Dermatoses and Aesthetic Practices in Women of African Ethnicity

32 citations, August 2015 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia”

Black women's unique hair characteristics and styling practices can lead to specific scalp conditions, which require early diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

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community Seems I have acquired progressive kinking of the hair, potentially brought on by minox.

11 upvotes 7 years ago

User experienced hair kinking after starting minoxidil, despite being on finasteride for two years. Another user confirmed similar issues and suggested switching brands due to propylene glycol in minoxidil.

community Minoxidil For 2 Years, What is this?

in Treatment 111 upvotes 3 months ago

The user has experienced significant hair thinning despite using 2.5 mg minoxidil for 2 years. Other users suggest adding finasteride or dutasteride and consulting a dermatologist for a proper diagnosis.

community The story of RU58841/ PSK3841

in Research 622 upvotes 3 months ago

RU58841, a potential hair loss treatment, was not commercialized due to marketability issues and lack of long-term safety data. Concerns about its formulation and delivery methods further complicate its use.

community No side effects on pyrilutamide / KX-826 so far

in Research/Science 207 upvotes 3 years ago

User TopBack56 and friends tried pyrilutamide (KX-826) for hair loss without experiencing negative side effects. They observed fine vellus hairs but no thick hair growth yet, and plan to add GT20029 to their regime after safety trials.

community Balding absolutely ruined my life at 17.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 210 upvotes 3 months ago

A user is struggling with hair loss at 17 and has been using finasteride for 5 months and minoxidil for 11 months without seeing regrowth. Other users encourage continuing treatment, sharing their own experiences with finasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling, and emphasizing patience and acceptance.

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