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    GlossaryDiagnosis

    identifying a disease or condition based on symptoms and tests

    Diagnosis is the process by which a healthcare professional determines the nature and cause of a patient's symptoms and signs. This involves gathering a detailed medical history, conducting a physical examination, and often utilizing diagnostic tests such as blood work, imaging studies, or biopsies. In the context of hair and scalp conditions like alopecia, a diagnosis might include examining the pattern of hair loss, assessing for underlying medical conditions, and possibly performing a scalp biopsy to identify the specific type of alopecia.

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      Diagnosing and Treating Hair Loss

      research Diagnosing and Treating Hair Loss

      36 citations, August 2009 in “PubMed”
      The review suggests seeing a dermatologist for scarring hair loss and using treatments like minoxidil or finasteride for common male and female pattern hair loss.
      Diagnosing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

      research Diagnosing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

      2 citations, May 2006 in “Women's Health Medicine”
      PCOS is diagnosed when at least two of these three features are present: polycystic ovaries, irregular ovulation, and high androgen levels.
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      If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      in Research  830 upvotes 7 months 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 The Truth About DUPA and Retrograde: My Research Summary

      in Research/Science  19 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses the importance of scalp biopsies for diagnosing hair loss conditions like DUPA and Retrograde, which may not be just AGA. It emphasizes that treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not work if the condition is autoimmune.

      community 21M, Dermatologist prescribed only Minoxidil

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 21-year-old was diagnosed with early-stage androgenetic alopecia and prescribed only minoxidil 5% and ketoconazole shampoo by a dermatologist, who advised against finasteride for now. The user is skeptical about starting minoxidil due to concerns about increased hair loss.

      community M18 - 7 Months on topical fin + min Not working for me

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  92 upvotes 1 month ago
      Topical finasteride and minoxidil are not effective for the user, who is considering switching to oral treatments like finasteride or dutasteride. Many suggest oral medications are more effective, and some recommend additional treatments like microneedling and other topical solutions.
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