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autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
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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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a topical anti-androgen with less systemic involvement
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research Metabolic Syndrome in Androgenetic Alopecia in a Tertiary Care Center in Goa: A Case-Control Study During COVID-19 Pandemic
Androgenetic alopecia is linked to a higher risk of metabolic syndrome.
research Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Case Report of Treatment with Microneedling Combined with Growth Factors and Topical Minoxidil
Micro-needling with growth factors and minoxidil improved hair growth in a balding man.
research A Hair-Raising History of Alopecia Areata
The document concludes that understanding and treatments for alopecia areata have significantly advanced, now recognizing it as an autoimmune disorder.
research The Genetics of Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata has a complex genetic basis that was not fully understood as of 2001.
research Scent of Telogen Effluvium
The document concludes that treating the underlying causes of telogen effluvium usually results in hair regrowth.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Topical fin/min 3 month progress
A 27 year old's 3-month progress with topical finasteride and minoxidil solution, combined with weekly Nizoral shampoo. Replies to the post discuss the user's results, which are considered impressive, as well as the regimen used.
community Well here I am 3-4 years later.
The conversation is about someone who has been taking finasteride for hair loss without success, considering switching to dutasteride or giving up treatment. Suggestions include trying dutasteride, microneedling, infrared therapy, multivitamins, and high-concentration topical solutions combining finasteride and dutasteride.
community I’ve been on Oral min and Dutasteride for 6 months.
A user discussed their hair regrowth after 6 months of oral minoxidil and dutasteride, and 2 weeks of topical minoxidil. They are unsure if the new hair is fuzz or actual regrowth.
community Shedding again after 6 months of great results.
A user experienced shedding after 7 months on Fin/Min spray despite good results and no change in treatment. Other users noted similar experiences and mentioned that shedding periods can be normal.
community Dermarolling and Min are proven to be the absolute best way to get new hairs, there is no comparison.
Fin and minoxidil, in combination with dermarolling, as an effective path for hair growth. The post also provides advice about needle depth and frequency, as well as other treatments (foam and oral) which may be beneficial.