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digital tool analyzing hair growth and loss patterns

TrichoScan is a digital imaging tool used to analyze hair growth and hair loss. It combines epiluminescence microscopy with software to measure parameters like hair density, hair thickness, and the percentage of hair in different growth phases. This method is particularly useful for diagnosing and monitoring conditions like alopecia.

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community Did anyone's hairline get permanently destroyed by dutasteride?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 12 upvotes 1 year ago

User asks if dutasteride destroys hairlines. Some users share negative experiences, while others report improvement or no issues. Advice given: start with finasteride and consider anti-androgens if needed.

community Topical Melatonin, Hair Loss/Growth, and Seb Derm (Seborrheic Dermatitis)

in Research/Science 13 upvotes 1 year ago

Topical melatonin was found to significantly increase hair density and decrease scalp conditions like seborrheic dermatitis. The user is considering using it alongside finasteride and oral minoxidil for treating hair loss and scalp health.

community Crown and hairline thinning almost 2 years on dutasteride

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 10 upvotes 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 Anyone here get results from topical melatonin?

in Research/Science 10 upvotes 2 years ago

A user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss but is experiencing increased shedding and is considering using topical melatonin with a product called Rizn. Another user is skeptical about the effectiveness of topical melatonin due to issues with the research and lack of replication of results, while a third user expresses interest in the outcome of using Rizn after not seeing results from topical finasteride and minoxidil.

community Best advice when it comes to MPB is don't be in denial

in Chat 24 upvotes 4 years ago

The conversation is about the importance of acting quickly against hair loss. The user shares their experience with androgenic alopecia and mentions using finasteride without improvement.

community Holy shit. Verteporfin may actually be the cure

in Research/Science 1011 upvotes 11 months ago

The post and conversation discuss Verteporfin's potential as a hair loss treatment. It's shown promise in regrowing hair after transplants and might be effective with microneedling.

community DUPA hair loss - What's the real deal ?

in Research/Science 11 upvotes 2 years ago

A 25-year-old male with DUPA (diffuse thinning including the donor area) has not seen improvement after 14 months on finasteride. He's considering switching to dutasteride (DUT) after advice from a hair loss YouTuber and is also contemplating trying RU58841.