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      N02. Hair and Nails

      research N02. Hair and Nails

      June 1997 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology”
      Researchers found new hair and nail genes, how hair reacts to UV, differences in white and pigmented hair growth, nerve changes in alopecia, treatments for baldness and alopecia, a toenail condition linked to a genetic disorder, and that nail fungus is more common in people with psoriasis.
      Hair and Nail Disorders of Childhood

      research Hair and Nail Disorders of Childhood

      7 citations, December 2008 in “Expert Review of Dermatology”
      The document concludes that various childhood hair and nail disorders exist, some may improve on their own, and advances in genetics and immunology could enhance treatment and counseling.
      Disorders of the Hair and Nails

      research Disorders of the Hair and Nails

      1 citations, January 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks”
      The document reviews various hair and nail disorders, their causes, and treatments, emphasizing the need for proper diagnosis and the link between nail changes and systemic diseases.
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      Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      in Research  692 upvotes 1 month 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 I was on 2.5 mg oral minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  468 upvotes 2 months ago
      User took 2.5 mg oral minoxidil, saw hair growth but stopped due to excessive body hair. Recently started finasteride and plans to update progress.

      community Dutasteride Literally Saves Your Hair

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  96 upvotes 3 months ago
      Dutasteride significantly reduces scalp DHT levels and can save hair, though shedding is part of the process. Some users report success with dutasteride, while others struggle despite using it along with finasteride and oral minoxidil.

      community Why does it seem everyone favors finasteride over dutasteride?

      in Female  62 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation discusses preferences for hair loss treatments, specifically finasteride over dutasteride. Users share personal experiences, cost considerations, FDA approval status, and potential side effects, with some switching between treatments to find what works best for them.

      community DHT and 5AR respect post, it's importance within the brain

      in Research/Science  111 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses whether to use finasteride for hair loss, considering its role in inhibiting DHT and 5AR, which can affect brain function and mood. Some users report anxiety and depression from finasteride, while others do not experience these side effects and emphasize the importance of DHT for brain and prostate health.
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