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GlossaryFrontal Fibrosing Alopecia (FP)

scarring hair loss at the front hairline, often in postmenopausal women

Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia (FFA) is a type of scarring hair loss that primarily affects postmenopausal women, though it can occur in men and younger women. It is characterized by a progressive recession of the frontal hairline and often includes loss of eyebrows and other body hair. The condition is thought to be an autoimmune disorder, where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks hair follicles, leading to inflammation and permanent hair loss.

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community I'm a tressless woman who's ready to call it quits.

Tresslesswoman in Female 11 upvotes 5 years ago

A woman who is considering giving up on her hair loss journey after trying minoxidil and spironolactone, but other posters offer words of encouragement and suggest the use of wigs.

community Hair repigmentation of poliosis circumscripta in androgenetic alopecia patient treated with exosomes and fractional picosecond laser

Terrible-Passage8868 in Product 2 upvotes 11 months ago

Exosomes combined with fractional picosecond laser treatment were effective in treating androgenetic alopecia and promoting repigmentation in white hair patches. The role of exosomes in hair repigmentation, particularly in conditions like poliosis, is not well-studied.

community Hair follicles do die - my „hair“ is the proof of that statement.

Forsaken-Plant-4020 in Female 8 upvotes 1 year ago

The user discusses their experience with hair loss despite taking estrogen and cyproterone, and estimates needing around 3000 grafts for a feminine hairline. They are considering getting the procedure done in Turkey due to high European costs.

community bicalutamide or spironolactone for fphl

AccomplishedDeal4029 in Female 6 upvotes 2 years ago

Bicalutamide and spironolactone are being compared for their effectiveness and safety in treating female pattern hair loss. The conversation seeks advice on which is better to use.

community Effective alternative treatments like topical spironolactone or progesterone

Ok-Appointment-2821 in Treatment 8 upvotes 3 years ago

Hair loss treatments discussed include progesterone and topical spironolactone. Topical spironolactone found more effective than finasteride.

community FPHL vs. Mental Health: Advice Appreciated

peachneighborhood in Minoxidil 7 upvotes 3 years ago

User experienced hair loss and tried various treatments, including Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Spironolactone. They face a dilemma between continuing treatments for hair regrowth and having a therapy cat, as Minoxidil is toxic to cats.

community Fermented Rice Water ..... ???

roadside_warrior in Treatment 112 upvotes 1 year ago

User discusses Fermented Rice Water as a hair loss treatment, with one person claiming it helped regrow their hair. Others share their experiences and opinions, with some skepticism and alternative explanations.

community Got my DHT levels checked. 38 year old female. Still losing hair.

AGAinSD in Female 10 upvotes 9 months ago

A 38-year-old female is experiencing hair loss despite having almost undetectable DHT levels after using dutasteride. Suggestions include checking for PCOS, thyroid issues, adjusting diet, considering the impact of birth control, and trying treatments like tretinoin, redensyl, retinol, and minoxidil with derma stamping.

community Spironolactine Update: 2 months (34, Female)

wifeski in Female 23 upvotes 8 years ago

A female user's experience using Spironolactone to treat Female Pattern Hair Loss (FPHL) and Androgenic Alopecia, as well as discussing the effectiveness of the drug at different dosages.

community Still not sure why men think diet has nothing to do with hair loss when scientific is quite the opposite [Link]

kombuchafox 25 upvotes 6 years ago

Diet can influence hair health, but male pattern baldness (MPB) is primarily genetic. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

community An updated, simple guide to the most effective hair loss treatments

Leopatraa 193 upvotes 5 years ago

Effective treatments for hair loss, including Dutasteride, Finasteride, Minoxidil, Dermarolling, LLLT, PRP, Ketoconazole, and Scalp Massage. In addition, anti-inflammatory diets and stress management are recommended to maintain or regrow hair.

community TDM-105795 phase 2 results are in!

No_Hunt8773 in Research/Science 28 upvotes 1 year ago

TDM-105795 showed promising hair growth results, with higher efficacy than placebo and minimal side effects. It activates dormant hair follicle stem cells and may maintain gains without immediate loss, unlike minoxidil.

community Better then Minoxidil( at least for me and my family)

Aliensarereal_88 in Treatment 42 upvotes 11 months ago

Capronium Chloride and Trichoxidil are suggested as better alternatives to Minoxidil for hair growth without heart side effects. The Japanese Dermatological Association recommends topical Minoxidil over Capronium Chloride.

community Any other females with no family history of hair loss?

thinkabouttheirony in Female 6 upvotes 6 years ago

A female experiencing premature full-blown male pattern baldness with no family history of hair loss, and other users sharing their experiences.

community Spironolactone Update

wifeski in Female 10 upvotes 7 years ago

A woman's experience with Spironolactone as treatment for female pattern hair loss, including the effects of increasing dosage and her doctor's recommendation to try finasteride if no results are seen after 6 months. Other users have also shared their experiences with using finasteride for this condition.

community One+ year 1mg Fin, Ketoconazole, and 3.75 Oral Min. I have DUPA. Switched from Topical to Oral Min.

Rubicant112 in Progress Pictures 142 upvotes 2 years ago

A user's experience with hair loss treatments such as finasteride, ketoconazole, and oral minoxidil that have not yielded any results; other users suggest shaving the head or getting a wig, while others offer additional advice such as seeing a dermatologist, checking thyroid levels, switching to dutasteride and adding needling, and trying stemoxydine.

community Took the plunge last night and I finally met myself! 24 y.o Female pattern hair loss. Hated living with the insecurity for years and finally did it! Posting my whole face cause I’m so fckn happy y’all! Hope to inspire anyone who needs it. Love.

kingkaurr in Shaved/buzzed 1362 upvotes 3 years ago

User "kingkaurr" shaved head due to female pattern hair loss and feels happy and confident. Others compliment her look and discuss how head shaving is perceived differently for men and women.

community How effective is topical spironolactone for men ?

ResidentAd3538 in Product 6 upvotes 1 year ago

Topical spironolactone's effectiveness for men is discussed, comparing it to finasteride. Users share experiences and opinions on its use for hair loss treatment.

community For the ladies: Spironolactone for FPHL

wifeski in Female 13 upvotes 8 years ago

A 34 year old female with androgenic alopecia who has tried treatments such as Spironolactone, Desogen, Minoxidil and Finasteride in order to address her hair loss. It also details the experiences of other women taking Spironolactone for Female Pattern Hair Loss (FPHL).

community Scientists in Japan develop a new technique to reverse balding by transplanting a special kind of hair follicle cell into a patient's scalp

joecam in Treatment 189 upvotes 4 years ago

A new technique developed by scientists in Japan to reverse balding using hair follicle cell transplants, and the discussion around the effectiveness of this approach compared to other treatments such as Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, Replicel, and Hairclone.

community Barely holding onto my NW2 hair... I can't afford to wait... help.

RumpleFORSKINNNN in Treatment 7 upvotes 4 years ago

A user struggled with hair loss and ineffective vitamin treatments from their doctor. They eventually obtained a finasteride prescription through a telemedicine service and felt relieved.

community Is 2-deoxy-D-ribose (2dDR) good for human hair?

Paulative in Research/Science 9 upvotes 5 months ago

Topical 2-deoxy-D-ribose (2dDR) regrows hair in mice almost as well as 2% Minoxidil. However, 2dDR may contribute to oxidative stress and hair loss due to the formation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs).

community Hair theory Scar tissue and Verteporfin

kcuhcressegart in Chat 24 upvotes 8 months ago

A user suggests that deeper microneedling with Verteporfin injections might help regrow hair in areas with scar tissue, alongside a DHT blocker. Another user explains that hair loss might be due to reduced Wnt/β-Catenin signaling and suggests that treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and microneedling could potentially reverse it.

community 7 months. propecia oral Topical minoxidil. Drama Penn once a week.

gai6989 in Progress Pictures 311 upvotes 10 months ago

The conversation discusses a user's 7-month progress with hair loss treatment using oral Propecia (finasteride), topical Minoxidil, and a weekly use of a Drama Pen. Some users ask for details about the Drama Pen, while others make jokes or congratulate the user on their progress.

community Thoughts on platelet-rich plasma therapy

sashsu6 in Treatment 3 upvotes 3 months ago

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy for hair loss is expensive, painful, and often ineffective, with mixed reviews on its benefits. Alternatives like minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplants are suggested as more reliable options.

community Finasteride 5mg for female pattern hair loss

alegna_ange in Female 8 upvotes 4 years ago

The user's experience of using Finasteride 5mg and Aldactone 50mg to treat Female Pattern Hair Loss, as well as their use of PRP injections for further hair growth.

community I told bro he gotta get on fin asap

Vahala_6 in Satire 1 year ago

Hair loss treatments, including finasteride and minoxidil, as well as vitamins, supplements, and scalp biopsy. A joke was made about Feline Pattern Baldness in cats.

community Female with hair loss: Dutasteride vs Spironolactone for women

littlesweeety in Female 11 upvotes 1 year ago

A 30-year-old woman with controlled hair thinning stopped taking Spironolactone due to side effects and is considering Dutasteride. She seeks feedback from other women who have used Dutasteride for hair loss.

community Kintor Pharma Announces Completion of Subject Enrollment in Phase III Clinical Trial of KX-826 for Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia

SleeperAgent2023 in Research/Science 80 upvotes 1 year ago

Kintor Pharma completed enrolling subjects for a Phase III trial of KX-826 for male hair loss treatment. The trial includes a 24-week treatment period and a 4-week safety follow-up, with results expected in about 6-7 months.

community Is topical Minoxidil not meant for frontal baldness?

prf_q in Minoxidil 93 upvotes 2 years ago

The effectiveness of topical Minoxidil for frontal baldness and the differences between brands. Suggestions are made to use Finasteride and RU58841 in combination with Minoxidil to help treat hair loss.