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research Breaking the Cycle of Hair Breakage: Pearls for the Management of Acquired Trichorrhexis Nodosa
Proper hair care can prevent and stop hair breakage in people with acquired trichorrhexis nodosa.
research Mesenchymal Stem Cell Exosome Therapy for Acquired Trichorrhexis Nodosa: A Case Series
MSC exosome therapy improved hair quality in patients with acquired trichorrhexis nodosa.
research Acquired Localized Trichorrhexis Nodosa Secondary to Cultural Practices
Vigorous rubbing of herbal powder on the scalp caused hair damage and loss.
research A Case of Acquired Trichorrhexis Nodosa After Applying New Hair Spray
New hair spray caused a hair shaft disorder.
research A Case of Acquired Trichorrhexis Nodosa with Iron Deficiency Anemia
Iron deficiency anemia can cause hair breakage.
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5 / 97 resultscommunity Seems I have acquired progressive kinking of the hair, potentially brought on by minox.
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 DUPA / APHK discussion ( Diffuse unpatterned alopecia / Acquired Progressive Hair Kinkering )
The user discusses their experience with diffuse unpatterned alopecia and acquired progressive hair kinkering, noting improvements with treatments including biotin, pantothenic acid, finasteride, ketoconazole, and zinc pyrithione shampoo. They report thicker, healthier hair and improved scalp condition, attributing success mainly to biotin, pantothenic acid, and finasteride.
community Clascoterone - what we have right now
Clascoterone is a topical treatment for androgenetic alopecia, showing modest to moderate hair regrowth, and may be available by 2027-2028. It is considered safer than finasteride, with discussions on its effectiveness compared to RU58841 and pyrilutamide.
community Brotzu lotion update
A new hair loss lotion by Dr. Brotzu, expected to regrow up to 5 years of lost hair, is set to be released by Fidia Farmaceutici. It claims to work like minoxidil and finasteride without side effects, but skepticism exists due to its classification as a cosmetic product.
community Realistically is there anything else I can do aside from dut and oral min?
Consider increasing dutasteride dosage to 2.5mg daily and continue using oral minoxidil. Check DHT levels, thyroid, vitamin D, and consider additional treatments like microneedling, RU58841, and improving diet and lifestyle.