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research Diffuse Alopecias
The paper concludes that detailed patient history, skin exams, and lab tests are crucial for diagnosing and treating hair loss from diffuse alopecia.
research Hair Loss: Diagnosis and Treatment
Hair loss can be treated based on its type and cause, improving quality of life.
research Hair Loss in Women: Diagnosis and Management of Nonscarring Diffuse Alopecias
Obstetrician/gynecologists can diagnose and manage female hair loss with careful history taking and examination.
research Not Everything Is Telogen Effluvium. Diffuse Alopecia Areata: An Underdiagnosed Entity
Accurate diagnosis of hair loss types is crucial for effective treatment.
research Trichoscopy as an Essential Diagnostic Technique for Hair and Scalp Disorders in Skin of Color: A Case-Control Study
Trichoscopy is a reliable method for diagnosing hair and scalp disorders quickly and non-invasively.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 2 Years Fin 1mg ED + 7 1/2 months Min topical 1x ED results
A 20-year-old with diffuse hair thinning has been using finasteride daily for 2 years and added topical minoxidil once daily at night for the past 7.5 months, seeing improved results. They are switching to oral minoxidil for convenience and will update on the outcome.
community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied
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 Losing Hair on Dutasteride? You might have LPP
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.
community DUPA VS. FAPD, which is more treatable? Which is worse?
DUPA is considered more treatable than FAPD, as FAPD involves scarring that prevents hair regrowth. The user has started treatment with oral dutasteride and minoxidil, hoping for better results than previous treatments.
community 9 months on Fin - no progress , should I get on Dutasteride?
The user has been using finasteride, minoxidil, and nizoral for hair loss but hasn't seen regrowth, only maintenance. They are considering switching to dutasteride, which is believed to be more effective, but are concerned about potential side effects.