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research Retinoid Metabolism Is Altered in Human and Mouse Cicatricial Alopecia
Altered retinoid metabolism in cicatricial alopecia suggests a balanced vitamin A diet may prevent the condition.
research Numerous Faces of Yellow Dots: Dermatoscopic Features in Various Types of Effluvium
Yellow dots look different in various hair loss conditions and can help diagnose them.
research Practical Approach to Hair Loss Diagnosis
The document concludes that doctors should use a systematic method and tools like trichoscopy to diagnose hair loss causes.
research Hair Regrowth Through Wound Healing Process After Ablative Fractional Laser Treatment in a Murine Model
Laser treatment helped regrow hair in mice by activating a key growth pathway.
research Trichoscopy in Genetic Hair Shaft Abnormalities
Trichoscopy is a quick and easy way to diagnose most genetic hair problems without invasive methods.
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5 / 16 resultscommunity scarring alopecia awareness in this community
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capo4ever88
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2 years ago Lichen Planopilaris (LPP), a form of permanent hair loss, which can be mistaken for seborrheic dermatitis and is characterized by scalp itching, burning, redness, and dandruff. Treatment options discussed include steroidal creams, finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841.
community Don't leave a boy hanging, try to help.
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chibihomo
in Chat
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7 months ago A user shared their success with oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for hair loss, recommending these treatments to others. They emphasized the importance of informing others about effective treatments rather than relying on supplements.
community My doctor prescribed me Finasteride 5mg Daily. Is the dosage too high?
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Flat_Horror_9742
in Finasteride/Dutasteride
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10 months ago A user was prescribed 5mg of Finasteride daily for hair loss, which is a higher dose typically used for prostate issues. Many suggest using a pill cutter to reduce the dose to 1mg or less per day, as it is more cost-effective and equally effective for hair loss.
community Crown and hairline thinning almost 2 years on dutasteride
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steveharveyVEVO
in Finasteride/Dutasteride
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2 years ago The user has been using minoxidil, dutasteride, and microneedling for hair loss but has noticed accelerated thinning at the crown and hairline recently. They plan to start using Nizoral and have a dermatologist appointment soon.
community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied
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nkrata
in Research
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6 months 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.