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Glossary Anterior Hairline

front edge of scalp hair near the forehead

The anterior hairline refers to the front edge of the hair on the scalp, typically located at the forehead. It is the boundary where the hair starts growing and is often a focal point in hair restoration and cosmetic procedures, as its shape and position can significantly affect facial aesthetics.

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research Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil Improves Hairline and Eyebrow Coverage in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Prospective Study

March 2026 in “Dermatology and Therapy”

This prospective study observed that low-dose oral minoxidil improved anterior hairline and eyebrow coverage in adult women with frontal fibrosing alopecia and was generally well-tolerated.

research Hair Restoration Surgery: Hair Transplantation and Micrografting

5 citations , September 1998 in “Atlas of the oral and maxillofacial surgery clinics of North America”

Hair transplantation and micrografting, used for baldness, involve moving hair follicles from hair-rich to bald areas, requiring careful procedure and post-care for success.

research Principles and techniques used to create a natural hairline in surgical hair restoration

46 citations , May 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America”

This article discusses techniques for creating natural-looking hairlines in hair restoration surgery and reports no new clinical results.

research A new classification of pattern hair loss that is universal for men and women: Basic and specific (BASP) classification

125 citations , May 2007 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

This study describes the development of the BASP classification system, providing a universal and systematic approach for classifying pattern hair loss in both men and women.

research A Concentric Method for Mini-Micrografting Extensively Bald Patients

November 1995 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

This article describes a concentric mini-micrografting method for extensively bald patients that achieves natural-looking hair restoration and maintains a normal appearance at all stages of treatment.

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community Should i be worried dut 6 months

in General 122 upvotes 8 months ago

The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil, then switched to dutasteride and minoxidil for six months without significant results, noticing thinning after increasing creatine dosage. They plan to consult a dermatologist to explore potential causes beyond androgenetic alopecia.

community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

in Research 830 upvotes 2 years ago

Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

community Summaries of Finasteride Studies

in Research/Science 20 upvotes 1 year ago

Finasteride is effective in promoting hair growth and reversing hair miniaturization in men with androgenetic alopecia, with improvements seen in various studies over different durations. Some users report initial side effects like ball ache, which often resolve as the body adjusts.

community We need more people trying 2.5 mg dutasteride

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 7 upvotes 1 year ago

Increasing the dutasteride dose to 2.5 mg may significantly reduce DHT and promote hair regrowth, with similar side effects to lower doses. Some users combine dutasteride with minoxidil and finasteride for better results, but there are concerns about long-term effectiveness and availability.

community Concerned About Asymmetrical Frontal Hair Loss and Recent Finasteride Use, Seeking Experiences

in General 155 upvotes 8 months ago

The user is experiencing asymmetrical hair loss at the frontal hairline and is concerned about potential conditions like frontal fibrosing alopecia. They have started using finasteride and pumpkin seed oil to address the issue.

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learn Finasteride

Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

learn Hair Transplant

Hair transplantation moves DHT-resistant follicles from a donor area (back and sides of the scalp) into thinning or bald areas. The transplanted hair is generally permanent, though surrounding native hair can keep thinning.

learn Aminexil

Does it work better in certain areas, like receding hairlines or the crown? Hair loss treatments generally work better on the crown than on receding hairlines.

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