107 citations,
December 2013 in “International Journal of Dermatology”
The document concludes that hair is complex, with a detailed growth cycle, structure, and clinical importance, affecting various scientific and medical fields.
Hair loss treatments, specifically, discussing the effectiveness and side effects of finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 in various microdoses. It also includes an updated graph which provides information on how different doses affect DHT levels, scalp skin and serum androgen levels, as well as hair count.
A 21-year-old male with a thyroid condition noticed his hair thinning uniformly without a receding hairline. He is considering using a 5ARI to prevent further baldness if he starts TRT.
Dutasteride mesotherapy showed increased hair density and diameter without reducing serum DHT levels in a small study. However, the sample size was too small to make definitive claims about its efficacy.
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.
User started fin/min/niz at 23, switched to Dut at 24, and has been on treatments for 7 years. Despite occasional doubts, hair improved and user advises sticking with treatments.