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    handheld device magnifying and illuminating skin for detailed examination

    A dermatoscope, also known as a dermoscope or skin surface microscope, is a handheld device used by dermatologists to examine the skin in detail. It combines a magnifying lens with a light source, often polarized, to enhance the visualization of skin structures and patterns that are not visible to the naked eye. This tool is particularly useful for diagnosing skin conditions, including melanoma and other skin cancers, as well as evaluating hair and scalp disorders like alopecia.

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      community Unexpected Progress from Head Massage and Minoxidil

      in Treatment  20 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The user experienced unexpected hair volume increase after combining scalp massages with topical minoxidil and oral finasteride. They plan to continue this regimen, noting a reduction in hair shedding.

      community Can't afford 2.5mg dutasteride, any alternative?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride 2 months ago
      The user is struggling with hair loss despite using topical minoxidil, finasteride, and oral dutasteride, and is seeking affordable alternatives to 2.5mg dutasteride. Suggestions include checking for scalp inflammation, considering oral minoxidil, using rosemary oil, and possibly trying saw palmetto, though results may vary.

      community Losing Hair on Dutasteride? You might have LPP

      in Research/Science  94 upvotes 5 months ago
      Men with hair loss might have lichen planopilaris (LPP), which can mimic androgenetic alopecia, leading to misdiagnosis and ineffective treatment with finasteride or dutasteride. Proper diagnosis, including biopsies, is crucial to distinguish between androgenetic alopecia and conditions like LPP.

      community 27/M closing in on a year of fin and min, feel like it’s only gotten worse.

      in Chat  62 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user reported no improvement in hair loss after nearly a year of using 1mg oral finasteride, topical minoxidil twice daily, and weekly microneedling. Other users suggested the possibility of DUPA or retrograde alopecia and mentioned that treatments might only slow down hair loss rather than regrow hair.