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clinical sign in scalp dermoscopy indicating sebaceous gland presence

Yellow dots are a clinical sign observed during dermoscopy of the scalp, often associated with conditions like alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia. They appear as yellowish, round or polycyclic structures and indicate the presence of sebaceous glands and keratinous material within hair follicles, which can help in diagnosing and differentiating various types of hair loss.

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community Boys I am just a gonner. What on earth is my scalp even going through. Looks like world war 3. Pyril 3 months. Topical melitonin/progesterone/fin, dut, fin, oral min, laser trash, anus stimulation. Nothing. Donor area is decimated 😂.

in Progress Pictures 83 upvotes 2 years ago

Treating Seborrheic Dermatitis, a fungal scalp condition which can cause hair loss. Treatments discussed include antifungal shampoos, cold showers, exfoliating the scalp, taking Vitamin D, and stimulating the prostate through the anus.

community My experience and a discourse on “DUPA”

in Chat 46 upvotes 2 years ago

How diffuse unpatterned alopecia (DUPA) is not an invitation to self-diagnose oneself with aggressive AGA and that seeking a specialized dermatologist may help people experiencing hair loss. Treatment options discussed include topical clobetasol propionate, oral minoxidil, and discontinuing finasteride.

community What do these pictures say about my hair and scalp if anything? Miniaturization, inflammation, etc.?

in Research/Science 74 upvotes 2 years ago

Hair loss and scalp issues, with people discussing possible treatments such as Nizoral shampoo, Minoxidil, neem oil, and finasteride.

community I hate how my hair loss changed me.

in Chat 171 upvotes 3 years ago

A man's experience with hair loss, which has caused him to lose an important part of his identity, and the treatments he is using to try and combat it. Others have joined in the conversation to share their own experiences and offer support.

community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

in Research 692 upvotes 4 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 The Bleach Test for Minoxidil? Origins? Mechanisms?

in Minoxidil 7 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses the "bleach test" for minoxidil, where minoxidil turns yellow when mixed with bleach. The user tested liquid minoxidil, rogaine foam, and minoxidil tablets, all of which turned yellow, suggesting a reaction specific to minoxidil.

community I don't have Ketoconazole in my country, is Nizoral a decent replacement?

in Ketoconazole 33 upvotes 4 months ago

Nizoral is a suitable replacement for Ketoconazole, but ensure it contains 2% Ketoconazole. The yellow bottle is recommended and should last 3-4 months if used twice a week.

community I Found Foreign Particles in my Tretinoin Cream

in Treatment 7 months ago

A user applied tretinoin to their scalp for hair loss and found brown particles in the cream. They are seeking information about these particles.

community Be wary of fake Minoxidil on Amazon and Ebay

in Minoxidil 14 upvotes 10 months ago

Be cautious of fake Minoxidil on Amazon and eBay. Buy from trusted stores like Costco or Walmart.

community ASC-J9: Poor man’s GT-20029 that might work for regrowth. Anyone try this stuff?

in Research/Science 1 year ago

The potential hair regrowth benefits of ASC-J9, a synthetic modified version of curcumin that is said to be more effective than Minoxidil and Finasteride. Reports from users suggest good thickening and temple regrowth with topical use at 0.025% concentration.

community see how easy it is to fake hair growth? i could say this is from 12 weeks of using fin and this community would believe it but in reality they are taken just minutes from each other with proper combing. Don’t be too quick in believing.

in Progress Pictures 460 upvotes 1 year ago

How easy it is to fake hair growth, and the skepticism of progress pictures on the subreddit. Some treatments mentioned include finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, Toppik/Hair Fibers, Dermmatch and a hair transplant.

community Help with hair loss due to Seborrheic Dermatitis

in Treatment 7 upvotes 2 years ago

A 19-year-old male with seborrheic dermatitis (SD) experienced significant hair loss and uses keto shampoo, zinc, and Nizoral to manage it. He inquires about the potential for regrowth and whether adding finasteride would help.

community New kirkland minoxidil not as effective?

in Minoxidil 2 upvotes 1 month ago

The user noticed increased hair shedding after switching to a new Kirkland minoxidil with a different formula and is concerned about its effectiveness. They suspect the shedding might be linked to the new minoxidil rather than other factors like changing finasteride dosage or stopping RU58841.

community Attention Finasteride / Dutasteride and Your liver

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 369 upvotes 1 month ago

Finasteride may cause elevated liver enzymes, potentially leading to liver issues, though this is rare. Users should monitor liver function and consider topical alternatives if liver sensitivity occurs.

community Tiny hair coming in after switching from fin to dut

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 88 upvotes 1 month ago

After switching from finasteride to dutasteride, the user noticed new hair growth and experienced manageable shedding. They reported feeling great on dutasteride with minimal side effects, using Cialis occasionally for libido issues.

community [24 M] 8 months of progress in fighting hair loss

in Progress Pictures 516 upvotes 3 months ago

A 24-year-old male shared his 8-month progress in fighting hair loss using 1mg finasteride daily, 5mg minoxidil daily, 5mg biotin daily, and topical minoxidil nightly. He experienced no side effects and noted improved confidence and reduced shedding.

community Anyone else buy their Ru58841 direct from a chinese supplier?

in Treatment 1 upvotes 3 months ago

The conversation discusses buying RU58841 directly from a Chinese supplier for cost savings. It mentions that companies like Anageninc and Actifolic do the same.

community Is this VIOFAIRY Minoxidil brand good

in Minoxidil 2 upvotes 5 months ago

A user has been using a new brand of minoxidil called VIOFAIRY for six months and finds it effective, though the labeling has misspellings. They are seeking feedback from others who have tried this brand.

community Have Kirkland changed their packaging?

in Minoxidil 23 upvotes 10 months ago

A user ordered minoxidil online and noticed different packaging, seeking confirmation if it's genuine. Another user confirmed the packaging update, noting it looks the same in both the EU and US.

community What is going on with my scalp?

in Female 25 upvotes 11 months ago

A user named Mmherak is experiencing hair loss, with low B12 and iron deficiency, and has been recommended minoxidil and spironolactone by dermatologists. Other users suggest seborrheic dermatitis or dandruff, recommending treatments like Nizoral shampoo, ketoconazole, and Selsun Blue.

community Is this progress? 5 months on oral fin/topical min

in Is this regrowth? 14 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about someone's hair regrowth progress after 5 months of using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil. Specific treatments mentioned are oral finasteride and topical minoxidil.

community Good lord! Serioxyl stemoxydine smells TERRIBLE

in Product 13 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about a user complaining about the strong smell of a stemoxydine serum used for hair loss. Other users suggest that the product might be counterfeit due to its unpleasant odor.

community Ru58841 completely got rid of my seb derm

in Chat 6 upvotes 1 year ago

RU58841 cured seborrheic dermatitis, oily scalp, dandruff, and scalp pain, improving hair health when combined with Minoxidil. Another user noted diet impacts their seborrheic dermatitis and that finasteride hasn't changed their condition.

community Dutasteride 3 and a half month update

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 51 upvotes 1 year ago

The user's experience with hair loss treatments such as finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil, and how they are affecting their density. Replies to the post suggest different hairstyles and hair transplant options, and provide encouragement for the original poster's situation.

community 5 years Dutasteride and Minoxidil Journey, some fresh pictures I could find!

in Progress Pictures 163 upvotes 1 year ago

A 5 year journey of using Dutasteride and Minoxidil for hair loss, with progress pictures shared by the user. Replies have expressed amazement at the progress.

community Fin+Colostrum: My journey is a little different.

in Is this regrowth? 14 upvotes 1 week ago

The user has been using finasteride for 30 years and recently added colostrum to their routine, noticing darker hair regrowth. They experienced shedding with minoxidil and advise against its use, while highlighting the benefits and side effects of long-term finasteride use.

community Increased Coffee intake resulted in massive shed

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 18 upvotes 1 month ago

Increased coffee intake might be linked to hair shedding, but the cause is unclear. The user is on finasteride and has increased water intake, possibly affecting electrolyte balance.

community Microneedling to maintain results from min

in Microneedling 7 upvotes 2 months ago

Microneedling alone is not effective in maintaining minoxidil results for hair growth. Combining microneedling with minoxidil and finasteride may enhance results, but microneedling by itself is not a reliable treatment.

community I bought 72 packages of Dutasteride

in Chat 113 upvotes 2 months ago

A user traveled to Turkey to buy 72 packages of Dutasteride for a year-long supply and successfully brought them back home. They plan to use 2.5mg of Dutasteride daily along with RU58841 for hair loss.

community Progress: 5 months oral fin, 3 months topical min. Age 27.

in Progress Pictures 552 upvotes 5 months ago

A 27-year-old shared progress pictures after 5 months of oral finasteride and 3 months of topical minoxidil, noting initial shedding and a switch from fake to real minoxidil. Responses were positive, with users expressing admiration and some asking about shedding.