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      community Pre Fin Bloodwork To Check Other Potential Issues

      in Chat  22 upvotes 3 years ago
      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 Is mesotherapy supposed to be only on the top of the head? in women?

      in Female  3 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      A 24-year-old woman with hair loss due to anemia and possibly thyroid issues is undergoing mesotherapy, which was only applied to the top of her head. She is considering minoxidil and is concerned about the effectiveness of the treatment, as her hair loss is not related to hormonal factors.

      community Losing Hair on Dutasteride? You might have LPP

      in Research/Science  99 upvotes 2 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.