research Hair and Scalp Dermatoscopy
Dermatoscopy is useful for identifying different hair and scalp conditions and can reduce the need for biopsies.
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research Dermatoscopy: Alternative Uses in Daily Clinical Practice
Dermatoscopy and videodermatoscopy are useful for diagnosing and monitoring various skin, hair, and nail conditions.
research Dermatoscopy of Hair Shaft Disorders
Dermatoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair disorders and can help choose samples for more detailed analysis.
research Use of Dermatoscopy and Videodermatoscopy in Therapeutic Follow-Up: A Review
Dermatoscopy and videodermatoscopy are useful and reliable for tracking treatment progress in various skin conditions.
research Diagnostic Utility of Dermatoscopy in Hydroquinone-Induced Exogenous Ochronosis
Dermatoscopy can help identify hydroquinone-induced skin issues, avoiding invasive biopsies.
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5 / 13 resultscommunity Unexpected Progress from Head Massage and Minoxidil
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?
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 Microneedling Isn’t Snake Oil — It’s Evidence-Based. Let’s Talk Studies, Not Fear.
Microneedling is supported by research as an effective adjuvant treatment for hair loss, especially when combined with Minoxidil or Finasteride, with minimal side effects if done properly. Concerns about long-term safety and potential risks like infection or fibrosis remain, but many users report positive results.
community Losing Hair on Dutasteride? You might have LPP
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.
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.