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5 / 1000+ results![Diagnostic Accuracy of Trichoscopy in Trichotillomania: A Systematic Review](/images/research/1b93aeb5-5be8-4da2-a87a-0a94f5b82aa0/small/17096.jpg)
research Diagnostic Accuracy of Trichoscopy in Trichotillomania: A Systematic Review
Trichoscopy is a reliable method for diagnosing hair-pulling disorder.
![Diagnostic accuracy measures for vertical and transverse scalp biopsies in cicatricial and non-cicatricial alopecias](/images/research/0a0a3749-6d78-450c-9cd6-2278f13f4f82/small/13557.jpg)
research Diagnostic accuracy measures for vertical and transverse scalp biopsies in cicatricial and non-cicatricial alopecias
Transverse scalp biopsies are more accurate for diagnosing non-cicatricial alopecia, but examining both types is best for accuracy.
![Scalp biopsy influences diagnostic accuracy and treatment in Black women with alopecia: A retrospective study](/images/research/4513f6d2-76fb-40a4-a9eb-f1d4c0bdcbf8/small/23542.jpg)
research Scalp biopsy influences diagnostic accuracy and treatment in Black women with alopecia: A retrospective study
Scalp biopsies greatly improved diagnosis and treatment for Black women with unclear alopecia.
![Acquired non-scarring vertex alopecia in three women revealing trichotillomania: Diagnostic accuracy of trichoscopy](/images/research/732f74c9-7b8e-498e-a8a9-d0e89867a2b1/small/16677.jpg)
research Acquired non-scarring vertex alopecia in three women revealing trichotillomania: Diagnostic accuracy of trichoscopy
Trichoscopy is effective in diagnosing trichotillomania by showing specific hair patterns.
![Teledermatology consultation using a smartphone multimedia messaging service for common skin diseases in the Korean army: a clinical evaluation of its diagnostic accuracy](/images/research/3d31b744-2c6e-4d57-8d90-c9e9a1b11aed/small/18871.jpg)
research Teledermatology consultation using a smartphone multimedia messaging service for common skin diseases in the Korean army: a clinical evaluation of its diagnostic accuracy
Smartphone-based teledermatology is effective for diagnosing skin diseases in the military with good accuracy.
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A user preparing to start finasteride for hair loss wanted to check for any abnormal bloodwork related to hair loss. They shared their blood test results and learned from another user that their doctor prescribed finasteride without any preliminary tests.
community Why is nobody studying the difference between donor and balding hair?
The conversation discusses why the difference between donor and balding hair isn't studied more to find a cure for hair loss. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
community Estradiol blood test on fin. Doctor dont want to give me the test.
The user has been taking 0.5 finasteride for 10 months and wants to repeat blood tests, including estradiol. However, their doctor is reluctant to test estradiol, arguing it's typically low in men, and the user is considering seeking a second opinion.
community Reminder : Biotin is useless (expect if you are really deficient, and you're not)
Biotin supplements are not effective for hair loss unless you are actually deficient, which is rare. Some users report improved hair quality with biotin, but there's no evidence supporting its use for hair loss in healthy individuals.
community Blood test showing major reduction in DHT on finasteride results
A user reported a significant reduction in DHT levels after 3 months of taking 1mg/day oral finasteride, along with using minoxidil foam, microneedling, and Nutrafol vitamins. They hope this will lead to hair growth and less shedding.