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Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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research Epidemiological Trends in Alopecia Areata at the Global, Regional, and National Levels
Cases of alopecia areata and its impact on life quality rose globally, but when adjusted for age, the rates decreased, especially in poorer regions.
research Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Pain for Young Women? An Autobiographical Case Study
Early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS can prevent complications and improve symptoms.
research FDA-Cleared Devices Produce Inconsistent Platelet-Rich Plasma Product
FDA-cleared devices often fail to produce high-quality platelet-rich plasma consistently.
research Global Burden of Skin Disease as Reflected in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
The representation of skin conditions in medical reviews partly matches their real-world impact.
research Review on Alopecia Areata in the Middle East and Africa: Landscape and Unmet Needs
The Middle East and Africa need better data, treatment consensus, and support for Alopecia Areata.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 4 months progress / dut 0.5mg + topical min
The conversation is about someone's 4-month hair regrowth progress using 0.5mg dutasteride and topical minoxidil. Another person is inspired and is using 5mg finasteride and 5% minoxidil topically twice daily, hoping for similar results.
community Derm prescribed ketoconazole 2% shampoo, claiming my case “is not bad enough yet” for fin. Second opinion?
A user was prescribed ketoconazole shampoo by their dermatologist for early-stage hair loss, but is unsure if this is the right treatment. Most commenters suggest seeking a second opinion or starting finasteride treatment immediately, while a few caution about potential side effects.
community Microneedling + Min 2 months progress
The post and conversation are about a user's progress with microneedling and minoxidil for hair loss. The user is happy with the progress and plans to continue with the treatment, without using finasteride.
community I am a dermatologist with a clinical interest in alopecia. AMA
In this conversation, 4990 discussed various treatments for hair loss, including oral minoxidil, PRP, transplan, Jak inhibitors, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Olumiant, Ketoconazole, RU58841, microneedling, baricitinib, and CCCA. They recommended scalp biopsies in unclear cases of DUPA, twice weekly to twice daily shampooing for topical minoxidil users, and two sessions spaced one month apart with follow up at month three to determine the effectiveness of PRP treatment.
community UPDATE: The theory that explains everything. Please help me make this big!
Hair loss theory involves 3alpha-hydroxysteroid reductase (3AHD) converting DHT to androstenol. Discussion explores potential treatments and encourages more research.