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GlossaryScarring Alopecia

inflammation destroys hair follicles, replacing them with scar tissue

Scarring Alopecia, also known as cicatricial alopecia, is a group of hair loss disorders where inflammation destroys hair follicles and replaces them with scar tissue, leading to permanent hair loss. This condition can be caused by various factors, including autoimmune diseases, infections, or physical trauma, and often requires a biopsy for accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment.

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community scarring alopecia awareness in this community

in Chat 33 upvotes 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 TE turned into Scarring hairloss

in Update 12 upvotes 9 months ago

The user experienced hair loss due to a crash diet and later developed scarring hair loss. They are now on finasteride, oral minoxidil, LDN, Zyrtec, and Oztela to reduce scalp inflammation and promote hair regrowth.

community 7 months of Dutasteride 1mg daily and 2.5-5mg oral minoxidil daily on Diffused Unpatterned Alopecia

in Progress Pictures 287 upvotes 1 year ago

A user shared their 7-month progress using 1mg daily Dutasteride and 2.5-5mg daily oral Minoxidil for diffuse unpatterned alopecia, showing significant hair regrowth with reduced shedding and no side effects. They experienced a severe initial shed but now have visual improvement, despite hair still being thinner than before.

community Alright boys, who’s willing to burn their scalp for science?

in Research/Science 765 upvotes 1 year ago

Researching the effects of scalp trauma on hair growth, with some users suggesting experimenting with a soldering iron or derma pen, and others bringing up studies that suggest this may be an effective treatment.

community I think I’ve finally found the reason for my hair loss

in Chat 98 upvotes 2 weeks ago

The user experienced hair loss since 2019 and tried finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, and ketoconazole shampoo without success. A scalp biopsy showed scarring and inflammation from folliculitis, indicating chronic inflammation was affecting treatment effectiveness.

community 3 years dut, 2 years oral min, 1 year pyrilutamide... no results and scalp still inflamed AF

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 7 upvotes 1 year ago

The user has been treating hair loss with finasteride, dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and pyrilutamide for several years without success and is experiencing an inflamed scalp, possibly due to seborrheic dermatitis. They are seeking advice on additional treatments after these methods failed to improve their condition.

community New study shows that microneedling is an ineffective hair loss treatment

in Research/Science 1 year ago

The effectiveness of microneedling as a hair loss treatment, with evidence from studies and anecdotal accounts from other users. It is suggested that combining microneedling with minoxidil or finasteride may be more effective than using microneedling alone, although some people have had success using only microneedling.

community Unofficial Dermapen/Roller Guide

in Treatment 256 upvotes 6 years ago

Treatments for hair loss, including microneedling (dermarolling and dermapen) and the use of minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. It provides detailed information about cost and usage of the various treatments, as well as potential side effects.

community Check out this shed-topical finasteride/topical minoxidil

in Progress Pictures 253 upvotes 2 years ago

This conversation is about a user who has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil to treat their hair loss, with the result being an intense shedding period. Other users have offered advice and encouragement for them to keep going with the treatment, suggesting they may see significant regrowth in 6 months time.

community 48 days of Fin, Min, and Dermaroller

in Progress Pictures 1743 upvotes 1 year ago

The user has been using finasteride for hair loss for 2-3 years, and added 5% topical minoxidil and daily 1.5mm dermarolling to their routine 50 days ago, which resulted in significant hair growth. The user recommends dermarolling along with minoxidil and finasteride for better results.

community I’ve read multiple times that Fin increases hair quality… NOT for me!

in Treatment 97 upvotes 1 year ago

A user has been on finasteride for 6 months and feels their hair quality has worsened, experiencing more hair loss and scalp irritation. They are considering seeing a dermatologist, while others suggest the issue might be unrelated to finasteride, possibly due to deficiencies or other conditions.

community A hill on which I will die: The DHT itch absolutely exists

in Research/Science 208 upvotes 7 months ago

The DHT itch is linked to hair loss and persists despite finasteride use; switching to dutasteride helped alleviate the itch and promoted regrowth. Some users suggest seborrheic dermatitis as a cause and recommend treatments like medicated shampoos, vitamin D, and minoxidil.

community Maybe oral min was not that good of an idea for someone this naturally hairy

in Satire 413 upvotes 1 year ago

User discusses increased body hair after using oral minoxidil for hair loss treatment. Others share experiences and debate benefits of being hairy versus bald.

community Derms are so useless, how did they even get to be in these positions with all these academic years when random internet dwellers know more than them?

in Chat 101 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation is about frustration with dermatologists not effectively treating hair loss and the difficulty in obtaining prescriptions for Minoxidil and Finasteride. Some users suggest seeing specialists or general practitioners for hair loss treatment, while others share their own experiences with dermatologists and the importance of doing personal research.

community A New Therapeutic Channel to Come Soon: Hair Follicle Sugar Metabolism and Aldose Reductase

in Research/Science 129 upvotes 3 years ago

Hair loss therapies focusing on hair follicle sugar metabolism and aldose reductase. Potential treatments include magnesium supplements, avoiding high glycemic index foods, and antioxidants.

community I’m 14 years old and I’m losing more hair than my dad. I’ve gone to the doctor 2 times because of this and I’ve received no help. I’m starting to feel like It’s worthless and my hairs gonna look like this forever. I don’t know how anyone could help me but it’s always worth a shot.

in Treatment 4 years ago

A 14 year old who is experiencing hair loss and has not received any help from the doctor, with advice being given to try different doctors, get tested for underlying conditions and intolerances, buzz it short as an option and treatments that could slow down or reverse the hair loss such as minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841 and addressing the cause of the hair loss.

community Yes, most models are absolutely on finasteride

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 1105 upvotes 10 months ago

The conversation discusses how many male models and celebrities likely use finasteride to prevent hair loss, with some expressing surprise that it's not just good genetics keeping their hair intact. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride and, in one query, minoxidil.

community Vitamin D - I was taking vitamin D last 6 month, my hair is back(4000UI daily)

in Progress Pictures 566 upvotes 1 year ago

User took vitamin D for 6 months and experienced hair regrowth. Others suggest comparing hair at the same length and lighting for accurate results.

community Why do I see so many people here recommend microneedling?

in Microneedling 105 upvotes 1 year ago

The efficacy of microneedling for hair regrowth as either a stand-alone therapy or adjunct to Minoxidil, and whether Tretinoin is a safer and more effective option. Replies include personal accounts from users who have had success with microneedling in combination with minoxidil and peptide serums, as well as considerations of technique, depth, and potential scarring.

community 2550 fue hair transplant & dutasteride 0.5mg new journey

in Transplants 47 upvotes 3 months ago

A user underwent a 2,550 FUE hair transplant and started taking dutasteride 0.5mg. They previously tried RU58841, minoxidil, and microneedling but avoided finasteride and dutasteride due to side effects.

community Best Microneedling Depth and Frequency?

in Microneedling 5 upvotes 6 months ago

The conversation is about the best microneedling depth and frequency for hair loss treatment. The user recommends 1.5mm once a week.

community Did anyone of you see significant improvements after adding dermarolling to the already ongoing minoxidil treatment?

in Microneedling 35 upvotes 5 months ago

Users discussed adding microneedling to minoxidil treatment for hair loss. Some saw improvements, especially when combining microneedling with minoxidil and finasteride, while others did not notice significant changes.

community After 3 years of shit with bad doctors and no working treatment I’m getting some hope (tiny hairs poppin)

in Progress Pictures 116 upvotes 5 months ago

A user shared their experience with hair loss treatments, noting improvement after switching from minoxidil and finasteride to dutasteride. They observed new hair growth and reduced scalp inflammation, expressing hope for further progress.

community This subreddit is 250K members strong, and only 95 likes for this game-changing Verteporfin research? It's pitiful. We need to be encouraging and supportive to any hair transplant surgeon willing to do research on Verteporfin! Go like the video, leave an encouraging comment, and spread this video

in Research/Science 108 upvotes 5 months ago

The conversation discusses the need for more support and awareness for Verteporfin research in hair loss treatment, emphasizing its potential benefits and quick implementation due to existing FDA approval. Users express skepticism due to past scams but acknowledge the importance of encouraging doctors to conduct trials.

community Update: 5 Months Min/Fin and microneedle

in Progress Pictures 366 upvotes 10 months ago

The user reports regrowth after 5 months using Minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling with a derma stamp, Nizoral shampoo, multivitamins, and biotin, and has shared progress pictures. They apply treatments daily, microneedle twice a week, and exercise regularly, noting an improvement in their mental well-being.

community 13 WEEKS MICRONEEDLING MONOTHERAPY

in Microneedling 187 upvotes 1 year ago

A user's experience with microneedling monotherapy and potential treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, Stemoxydine, rosemary oil, peppermint oil, and RU58841 for reversing hair loss.

community Reddit’s Amatorial microneedling meta analysis of 11 different Clinical studies for a Total of 559 patients (Scalp microneedling + topical minoxidil 5%, safety, efficacy and Ideal protocol)

in Microneedling 329 upvotes 2 years ago

Microneedling with 5% minoxidil improves hair growth for hair loss patients. Best protocol: 1.5mm dermaroller weekly for 12 weeks or 0.6mm dermapen every 2 weeks for 12 weeks, skipping topicals for 24 hours.

community 4.5 months of microneedling – progress

in Microneedling 300 upvotes 4 years ago

A user who has had positive results from using a regimen of microneedling, finasteride, minoxidil, peppermint oil, keto shampoo and DHT organic shampoo for hair growth. The conversation also addressed whether to use .5mg or 1mg of finasteride and the difference between dermapens and rollers.

community Would Verteporfin be the true ‘cure’ as it could reverse a NW7 to a NW1?

in Chat 21 upvotes 6 months ago

Verteporfin might reverse severe hair loss but is still in early testing stages. It could be a future option for NW6-7, though expensive.

community Starting Treatment for CCCA (scarring alopecia)

in Treatment 6 upvotes 1 year ago

A male in his early 20s with CCCA (scarring alopecia) started treatment with Finasteride, Fluocinolone, and Doxycycline. Steroid injections were suggested but not yet done.