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30 / 1000+ resultscommunity Highly recommend buying a microscope (see pictures)
A user recommends using a microscope to assess hair density and track hair loss progress, finding it useful for evaluating treatment effectiveness, particularly with dutasteride and minoxidil. They advise against obsessing over hair loss and emphasize focusing on other meaningful life aspects.
community Scalp Microbiomes and AGA. The good, the bad and suggested treatments: Summation of studies
community Blood Test Recommendations & Brewers Yeast
The user is considering blood tests to understand their receding hairline and is exploring brewer's yeast for its biotin content. They have been using topical Minoxidil, biotin, collagen, and microneedling, but are avoiding oral Finasteride and Dutasteride.
community MIN 5% + ketocnazole 2% plus multi vitamins ( C,D,E zinc calcium and biotin)
community Questions about azelaic acid
community Rate my treatment to my androgenétic alopecia
community trichoscopy: for those of you with microscopes
The conversation discusses using USB microscopes for scalp photos and provides a link to an overview of trichoscopy. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
community Topical Minoxidil Sensitivity Test?
The user is considering starting hair loss treatment with topical Minoxidil but is concerned about its efficacy due to enzyme levels and is seeking a Minoxidil sensitivity test. They plan to switch to oral Minoxidil if necessary and consider using clascoterone in the future, with a suggestion to add microneedling to improve results.
community USB Microscope - Can anyone help as to what's going on here - first two photos are top of head can see there's large yellow/orange bits at base of hair whereas last picture is the side which is completely different - did derma stamp the day before
community May have been mis-diagnosed for 10 years, self-investigation into AGA + AA Incognita (Defused Shedding)
A 27-year-old male with AGA and diffused thinning has been using oral Minoxidil, Finasteride, Vitamin D, B12, Iron, and Ketoconazole shampoo. Despite a hair transplant and improved blood levels, he continues to experience hair loss and suspects a possible misdiagnosis of Alopecia Areata Incognita.
community Is trichogram a good thing for testing genetic hair loss
A dermatologist checked for hereditary hair loss using blood tests and plans to perform a trichogram. The user had slightly low Vitamin D3 levels, and the trichogram may help confirm androgenetic alopecia.
community Recommendations for adjuncts to my road to maintenance/regrowth? TIA!
community can someone help me identify these pls
The user is experiencing diffuse thinning and inflammation despite using 2.5mg dutasteride daily, ciclopirox, and ketoconazole shampoos. They are considering treatments like hydroxychloroquine and JAK inhibitors due to suspected scarring alopecia and have faced challenges in obtaining a scalp biopsy.
community Got blood tests done from a local clinic. Does this confirm MPB?
community Evaluate your progress with an objective tool
The post discusses using ImageJ software to objectively track hair regrowth progress. The user is treating Androgen alopecia with dutasteride and minoxidil.
community 22F. Should I even bother getting a biopsy? Is there any point?
A woman who has been experiencing hair loss for several years, and her question of whether there is any benefit to getting a biopsy to check if it's AGA or diffuse alopecia areata when no cure or very effective treatment exists. Treatments such as spironolactone and Minoxidil/finasteride/RU58841 have previously been discussed.
community Black light diagnosis of folliculitis
A user observed orange fluorescence on their nose and hair under a black light, indicating Cutibacterium acnes, which may contribute to hair loss alongside androgenic alopecia. A suggestion was made to use coal tar shampoo to address the issue.
community Experiences with Larrea divaricata?
community An Uncontrolled Case Series Using a Botanically Derived, β-Cyclodextrin Inclusion Complex in Two Androgenetic Alopecia-Affected Male Subjects
The conversation discusses a botanically derived treatment for androgenetic alopecia using ingredients like saw palmetto, green tea, and evening primrose, showing impressive results over 270 days. Concerns include the study's uncontrolled nature and potential product motivation, with suggestions to enhance absorption through derma rolling.
community Micronutrient testing, deficiencies, etc.
Micronutrient testing and deficiencies related to hair loss, particularly androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Discussion includes the impact of iron, selenium, zinc, copper, folate, B12, vitamin E, vitamin D, amino acids, and fatty acids, alongside treatments like dutasteride or finasteride.
community Is there any way to know for sure if hair thinning is just from fungal infection/ inflammation and would be reversed with just Ketoconazole 2%/ triamcinolone acetonide etc?
The user is unsure if their hair thinning is due to fungal infection/inflammation or genetic factors and is hesitant to start Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. They are currently using Ketoconazole 2% and triamcinolone acetonide and are concerned about potential side effects from other medications.
community Bloodwork: what to test for?
The user has been taking oral Finasteride and topical Essengen 6 Plus for hair loss and is experiencing increased depression. They plan to get bloodwork to check hormone levels and are seeking advice on which tests to include.
community Anyone suffering from MPT and Seborrheic Dermatitis?
community Recently took a hair screening blood test to check my vitals, got report and summarised it in gpt
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically using Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. It also mentions the importance of raising vitamin D3 levels.
community Malabsorption: Nutrient Testing and Supplementation
The user is experiencing severe hair loss due to gut malabsorption and is seeking advice on nutrient testing and supplementation. They have low Vitamin D and Ferritin levels and are asking for recommendations on additional nutrients and blood tests to consider.
community Trialing the probiotics BB536, PTA 6475 so you don’t have to
Probiotics like L. reuteri ATCC PTA 6475 and B. longum BB536 may improve hair growth and density by reducing inflammation and reversing DHT damage. The user is trialing these probiotics personally, ordering them from the U.S. to Canada, and plans to continue if no adverse effects occur.
community Is the clinic diagnosis legit to you ?
The clinic diagnosed the user with NW3 and AGA, noting thinning hair despite using finasteride for 3 years, and suggested PRP and Mesotherapy before considering a transplant. The user questions the necessity of these treatments without confirming retrograde alopecia and its treatability.
community Anagenic - How accurate are their measurements.
community Bought a USB Microscope to check my scalp, it's oily and gets very flakey after a shower, is this inflammation? It has some orange spots
The conversation discusses scalp issues like oiliness, flakiness, and orange spots, possibly indicating inflammation. The user mentions using a USB microscope to examine their scalp.