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research Professor Han Shirong's Dialectical Analysis of the Experience of Treating Spot Baldness
Blood stasis is the main cause of spot baldness, and treatments should focus on improving blood circulation.
research Exploring the Treatment of Seborrheic Alopecia Based on the Theory of 'Healthy Qi is Stored Inside, Evil Can't Be Done'
Treating seborrheic alopecia with Traditional Chinese Medicine by balancing internal factors can be effective.
research Regression Analysis of Serum Bone Metabolic Markers and Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndromes in Patients with CKD-MBD
Mild changes in bone markers relate to TCM syndromes in CKD-MBD patients.
research Syndrome Differentiation and Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia
Androgenic alopecia can be treated by identifying specific syndromes and using combined internal and external treatments.
research Clinical Research Progress of Fire Needle Acupuncture in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Fire needle acupuncture is effective for treating alopecia areata.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 6 month update of 1 mg fin only
A user shared a 6-month hair loss progress update using 1 mg finasteride, plans to start minoxidil and RU58841 due to severe shedding, and seeks advice. Others suggest maintaining treatment, switching to different medications, and considering more aggressive treatments due to strong genetic predisposition to baldness.
community Now that hair loss in mice is solved, can they move on to people?
Hair loss treatments are being tested on mice, with methods like minoxidil and stem cell therapy showing promising results. However, human trials are still years away, leading to humorous frustration about mice benefiting first.
community After 11 Years On Finasteride, Unfortunately, Hair Is Starting To Thin Again. Does Hair Simply Get More Sensitive To DHT As You Age?
After 11 years on Finasteride, a user's hair is thinning again, suggesting hair may become more sensitive to DHT with age. They plan to introduce Dutasteride once a week, as they cannot tolerate Minoxidil.
community Four years on finasteride (1 mg daily) and minoxidil (two years topical, two years oral) from age 24 (top) to 28 (bottom). Looks like I lost a bit of ground
The user shared progress pictures after using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss over four years. Responses vary, with some seeing stabilization or slight improvement, and others noticing a small amount of hair loss.
community Shall I trust my dermatologist? Kindly guide me
The user is concerned about hair loss and is unsure whether to trust their dermatologist's prescription of minoxidil, fearing potential hormonal effects. Other users suggest using finasteride to block DHT and recommend a blood test to check for underlying issues, while advising against relying solely on shampoos for hair loss treatment.