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      community Black light diagnosis of folliculitis

       3 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user observed orange fluorescence on their nose and hair under a black light, indicating Cutibacterium acnes, which may contribute to hair loss alongside androgenic alopecia. A suggestion was made to use coal tar shampoo to address the issue.

      community Progress check - 6 months apart.

      in Is this regrowth?  36 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a user's hair loss treatment regimen, which includes daily finasteride, topical minoxidil, derma rolling, and Nizoral shampoo. Opinions vary on the effectiveness of the regimen, with some users suggesting additional treatments like oral minoxidil and dutasteride, while others debate the presence of a scalp fungus and the impact of microneedling.

      community Why Hair Loss Needs Proper Diagnosis (Dermatologist Insight)

      in Treatment  66 upvotes 7 months ago
      Hair loss requires proper diagnosis as it can have various causes, and treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride are often used. Many people express frustration with dermatologists and turn to self-research and alternative sources for treatment.

      community Should I trust this diagnosis?

       3 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user is concerned about early male pattern baldness after a clinic visit, where they were advised against finasteride due to side effects and offered expensive laser treatment, vitamins, and shampoo. Other users suggest that minoxidil and finasteride are effective treatments, and the user might not need treatment based on their photos.