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research Notes From The Editor Emeritus: What If 10% Of Your Cases Were Lichen Planopilaris Incognito?
Up to 10% of hair loss patients might have early signs of a condition called Lichen Planopilaris.
research Alternative Uses of Dermoscopy in Daily Clinical Practice: An Update
Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing various skin, hair, and nail disorders and can reduce the need for biopsies.
research Central Hair Loss in African American Women: Incidence and Potential Risk Factors
Some African American women experience central scalp hair loss, often linked to a history of fungal scalp infection.
research Dermatitis Cruris Pustulosa Et Atrophicans: Scarring Alopecia Beyond Scalp Hair
DCPA is a chronic skin condition affecting the legs, often misdiagnosed, and needs more research for better understanding and treatment.
research Congenital Triangular Alopecia (Brauer Nevus)
Congenital Triangular Alopecia is a rare, non-scarring hair loss that can be surgically treated in females for cosmetic reasons.
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5 / 14 resultscommunity My doctor prescribed me Finasteride 5mg Daily. Is the dosage too high?
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 Comprehensive Microneedling Guide
Microneedling for hair restoration involves daily use of a 0.3 mm device and weekly use of a 0.5 mm device. Combining microneedling with Minoxidil can enhance hair growth.
community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied
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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.
community I am a dermatologist with a clinical interest in alopecia. AMA
In this conversation, 4990 discussed various treatments for hair loss, including oral minoxidil, PRP, transplan, Jak inhibitors, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Olumiant, Ketoconazole, RU58841, microneedling, baricitinib, and CCCA. They recommended scalp biopsies in unclear cases of DUPA, twice weekly to twice daily shampooing for topical minoxidil users, and two sessions spaced one month apart with follow up at month three to determine the effectiveness of PRP treatment.
community Crown and hairline thinning almost 2 years on dutasteride
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.