25 citations,
June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings”
Phototrichogram and hair diameter measurements are effective, noninvasive ways to assess hair growth and detect early hairloss, with the most common pattern being reduced hair density.
A user with female pattern hairloss who tried minoxidil and various oils and supplements, but saw results only after taking iron tablets. The conversation also offered advice to get blood tests done to see if there are underlying issues causing the hairloss.
A female user with chronic anemia and vitamin deficiencies is experiencing finer, straighter hair and seeks recommendations for scalp products to improve circulation and prevent potential hair thinning. She is considering growth oils but is unsure of their effectiveness.
Treatments for hairloss, such as topical minoxidil, platelet-rich plasma therapy with or without minoxidil, ketoconazole, non-abative radio frequency, natural products, finasteride and cortexolone 17 alpha propionate. The post evaluates the efficacy and safety of these treatments in various studies.
The user shared their 5-year hairloss journey, initially using a product called Triphasic Progressive by Rene Furterer, which gave good results. Later, they switched to FDA-approved medications finasteride and minoxidil, which also helped, but they noticed the most significant progress with Triphasic. They're considering trying it again if minoxidil doesn't show improvements.
The user "AcanthocephalaNo7632" shared their progress with hairloss, mentioning the use of minoxidil and finasteride. Some users questioned the authenticity of the progress pictures.