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Advancements in hair biology include new treatments and tools for hair growth and alopecia.
research Alopecia Areata in Down Syndrome: A Clinical Evaluation
People with Down syndrome are more likely to have alopecia areata and need regular skin check-ups.
research Colocalization of Vitiligo and Alopecia Areata
Vitiligo and alopecia areata may share common causes.
research Cicatricial (Scarring) Alopecias: Comprehensive Review and Management
Scarring alopecias are complex hair loss disorders that require early treatment to prevent permanent hair loss.
research Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp: Challenges and Solutions
Early treatment of EPDS can improve outcomes and reduce recurrence risk.
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5 / 195 resultscommunity Not everyone should immediately go on Fin if they are starting to bald
The conversation suggests that people should consult a dermatologist to understand their type of hair loss before starting treatments like finasteride or dutasteride, especially if they have autoimmune issues or low DHT. Some participants believe in starting treatment like finasteride immediately if hair loss is due to DHT, while others recommend ruling out other causes and considering minoxidil first, especially for younger individuals.
community PP405: The Ultimate Hair Loss Drug for Complete Hair Growth
PP405 is a new hair loss treatment in phase 2 trials that may promote hair growth by increasing lactate production and activating hair follicle stem cells. It could potentially replace hormone-disrupting treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.
community 27/M closing in on a year of fin and min, feel like it’s only gotten worse.
A user reported no improvement in hair loss after nearly a year of using 1mg oral finasteride, topical minoxidil twice daily, and weekly microneedling. Other users suggested the possibility of DUPA or retrograde alopecia and mentioned that treatments might only slow down hair loss rather than regrow hair.
community "Finasteride Lore: Reversing Hair Loss Takes Years. Not Months." for all the people who worry about results after 3 months on Finasteride, or even worse stop taking it becuase "it wasn't working for me
Finasteride can take years to show results, not months. Dutasteride may work faster but is less commonly prescribed.
community What are your unpopular opinions on hair loss and its treatments?
Hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplants are more accessible and effective now. Concerns about side effects and skepticism about new treatments like hair cloning and GT20029 remain.