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research Distinguishing Androgenetic Alopecia From Chronic Telogen Effluvium When Associated in the Same Patient

63 citations , October 2005 in “Archives of Dermatology”

This study reports that a hair shedding threshold of 100 hairs or more may provide the best concordance with clinical diagnosis for distinguishing chronic telogen effluvium from androgenetic alopecia.

research Distinguishing Mouse Strains by Proteomic Analysis of Pelage Hair

34 citations , March 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Proteomic analysis can identify genetic differences in mouse hair, helping understand hair defects and variations.

research Distinguishing histopathologic features of acantholytic dermatoses and the pattern of acantholytic hypergranulosis

20 citations , September 2018 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology”

This study found that adnexal acantholysis does not reliably distinguish pemphigus vulgaris from pemphigus foliaceus, but the level of acantholysis and degree of dyskeratosis serve as distinguishing features among acantholytic disorders.

research Distinguishing diffuse alopecia areata (AA) from pattern hair loss (PHL) using CD3+ T cells

19 citations , February 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

This study found that the presence of CD3(+) T-cells within empty follicular fibrous tracts is a reliable indicator for diagnosing diffuse alopecia areata instead of pattern hair loss.

research Distinguishing Lipedematous Scalp, Lipedematous Alopecia, and Diffuse Alopecia Areata

5 citations , January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders”

This case report emphasizes that lipedematous scalp and lipedematous alopecia are not distinct diseases, highlighting the need to consider reversible causes of alopecia for effective treatment.

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community How I recovered from 4+ years of severe balding ages 20-24 by dieting, lifestyle changes and ONLY using topical minoxidil

in Progress Pictures 473 upvotes 1 year ago

A user reversed severe hair loss with dieting, lifestyle changes, and topical minoxidil, highlighting reduced inflammation and body fat. The conversation debates finasteride's effectiveness and the impact of diet and lifestyle on hair health.

community Sides from fin vs. depression from hair loss

17 upvotes 5 years ago

The conversation discusses the difficulty in distinguishing between side effects of finasteride (like brain fog and loss of libido) and depression caused by hair loss. Users share experiences of severe depression while on finasteride, leading some to stop the treatment despite anxiety over hair loss.

community Dosage Advice for Finasteride and Differentiating Side Effects at 22

in Basic Questions 54 upvotes 1 month ago

A 22-year-old is considering taking 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg minoxidil orally every other day to address low hair density while minimizing mental side effects. They seek advice on distinguishing between drug-related side effects and personal life issues.

community Started finasteride in 09/2023. The top photo is from about a year before I started finasteride + minoxidil. The bottom photo is now at age 37.

291 upvotes 4 months ago

The user started finasteride and minoxidil in 2023 and added other treatments like ketoconazole shampoo and a Theradome helmet, noting some improvement but also experiencing fluctuations in hair density. They are considering adding low-dose dutasteride to their regimen and are seeking advice on distinguishing between normal hair changes and actual hair loss progression.

community Losing Hair on Dutasteride? You might have LPP

96 upvotes 1 year 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.

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learn Hair Transplant

What are the benefits of NeoGraft compared to manual FUE techniques in hair transplants? NeoGraft is a motorised, suction-assisted FUE device. Clinics say it is faster; no independent evidence was found that it improves graft survival or reduces the number of procedures compared with manual FUE.
What is the DHI hair transplant technique? DHI harvests grafts like FUE and implants them with a pen-like tool that makes each small incision and places the graft in one step.

learn Scalp Micropigmentation

Is scalp micropigmentation a tattoo? Scalp micropigmentation is a specialized form of tattooing for hair loss.

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