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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology”
This review addresses treatment approaches for female pattern hairloss, highlighting that combining different therapies may be more effective than single treatments, but no new results are reported.
The user is experiencing hair thinning at the crown and midscalp and is seeking advice. They are considering treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
The user is considering a hair transplant for crownhairloss but is anxious about recovery and results. They are debating whether to try oral minoxidil for 6-12 months before surgery and whether to address their hairline during the transplant.
A 33-year-old male is experiencing hairloss on the crown and is considering treatments like Minoxidil 2% or 5%, Minoxidil foam, Finasteride, or a hair transplant. He previously used Minoxidil 2% for his hairline but found it annoying to apply.
Hairloss may be linked to blood flow and inflammation, with treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and quercetin being discussed. The conversation also mentions the role of 5AR enzyme distribution in hair follicles.
The user has been losing hair since age 12 and is now starting treatment with 0.5 mg dutasteride and 2.5 mg minoxidil at age 29. They have also experienced dandruff and have a thinning crown.
Can I combine scalp micropigmentation with other hairloss treatments?Nearly all providers say scalp micropigmentation can be combined with transplants, PRP and hair loss medicines, and about a quarter tell clients to plan the combination with a practitioner. These are provider claims, and some treatments have to be paused while the pigmented skin heals.
Are there any side effects of scalp micropigmentation?Short-term redness, swelling and itching are common. Less often, tattoo pigment causes allergic or granulomatous reactions, keloid scars, infection, blurring or colour change, sometimes years later.