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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Contrast enhanced phototrichogram (CE-PTG): an improved non-invasive technique for measurement of scalp hair dynamics in androgenetic alopecia–validation study with histology after transverse sectioning of scalp biopsies.
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research Contrast enhanced phototrichogram pinpoints scalp hair changes in androgen sensitive areas of male androgenetic alopecia
CE-PTG detects early hair follicle issues in balding areas, helping measure male hair loss.
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research Critical study of hair growth analysis with computer-assisted methods
The Trichoscan system was found to be inaccurate for measuring hair growth, needing better software to be useful.
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research Female patients complaining about hair loss: documentation of defective scalp hair dynamics with contrast-enhanced phototrichogram
The study concluded that a special imaging technique showed women with hair loss have slower hair growth and a faulty hair replacement cycle.
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research Morphological Approach to Hair Disorders
Accurate clinical, histological, and genetic methods are key for understanding and treating hair disorders.
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5 / 17 resultscommunity 4 years, 1mg fin daily (was on and off at first), minoxidil for first 3 years then stopped
User used finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, experienced side effects initially, but saw improvement after stopping minoxidil and ignoring side effects. New hairstyle also improved hair appearance.
community Are topicals with caffeine useful to promote hairgrowth?
The user is asking if caffeine topicals are effective for hair growth, noting they already use Minoxidil and finasteride. They are unsure if caffeine topicals are beneficial or a waste of money.
community Is this progess? Somedays I’m not sure.
The user is seeking confirmation of progress in their hair regrowth journey while using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil. They also mention experiencing shedding and dandruff after switching from liquid minoxidil to foam. Some users suggest considering a hair transplant.
community Finasteride only reduces scalp DHT by ~40%. Why does it work?
How Finasteride and Dutasteride help reduce hair loss by reducing the amount of DHT in scalp areas, as well as discussing factors such as sensitivity to DHT, 5α-reductase expression in different parts of the hair follicle, and scalp tension.
community Derma refused to prescribe finasteride and even tried to scare me about it.
A 19-year-old diagnosed with AGA was refused finasteride by a dermatologist who cited fertility concerns and prescribed minoxidil, vitamins, and shampoos instead. The user is unsure about using minoxidil and considers finding another dermatologist.