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    GlossaryTemporal Triangular Alopecia

    non-scarring hair loss in a triangular patch on the temple

    Temporal Triangular Alopecia (TTA), also known as Alopecia Triangularis, is a non-scarring form of hair loss that typically presents as a triangular or oval-shaped bald patch in the temporal region of the scalp. It usually appears in early childhood and remains stable throughout life, with the affected area showing no signs of inflammation or other skin abnormalities.

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      a JAK inhibitor for alopecia areata and other autoimmune conditions

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      Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

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      Alopecia Areata

      research Alopecia Areata

      January 2003 in “Steinkopff eBooks”
      Alopecia Areata is a hair loss condition affecting all genders, often linked to other diseases, with treatments available but varying success rates.
      Recent Developments in Alopecias

      research Recent Developments in Alopecias

      7 citations , May 1978 in “International Journal of Dermatology”
      Recent hair loss research shows some progress, especially in understanding male pattern baldness, but effective treatments for many types of hair loss are still lacking.

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      in Shaved/buzzed  929 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user's transformation from an accountant to a spartan with a full beard, discussing the potential of DUPA and alopecia areata, as well as treatments like vitamins, topicals, and natural treatments for potential regrowth.

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      in Is this regrowth?  30 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user experienced hair regrowth using 1mg oral finasteride, 5% topical minoxidil, derma rolling, 1% ketoconazole shampoo, and a daily balding shampoo/conditioner over three months. They noticed baby hairs and positive changes, attributing early results to minoxidil.
      Sudden Triangular Thinning Patch

      community Sudden Triangular Thinning Patch

      by CW94 in General  157 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 31-year-old has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil for hair loss. They noticed a sudden triangular thinning patch on their scalp and are seeking advice, questioning if it could be medication-related.

      community To anyone that is still not seeing results on the big 3…

      in Treatment  103 upvotes 3 years ago
      User redh0t12 suggests using a derma pen for hair regrowth, as it helped them after using finasteride and minoxidil. Others discuss their experiences with various treatments, including derma rolling, oral and topical minoxidil, and finasteride, with mixed results.