20 citations
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August 2009 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”
This study found that the occipital scalp is significantly involved in female pattern hair loss, with some patients showing clinically visible alopecia.
June 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
Most men with lichen planopilaris had it confirmed by biopsy and often had thyroid issues, sexual dysfunction, or prostate cancer, hinting at a link with hormonal problems.
2 citations
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May 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
This study examined 15 female patients with hypothyroidism to investigate the characterization of their alopecia and ruled out other causes, using medical histories, and clinical, trichoscopic, and histologic findings.
February 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
In this study, researchers characterized the clinical features of ophiasis, an uncommon type of alopecia areata, and proposed a new subtype classification that may help predict treatment response and guide management, noting that ophiasis generally has a chronic and refractory nature.
This study reported that two male patients with diffuse unpatterned alopecia exhibited donor-area involvement in both the vertex and occiput, challenging the assumption of occipital stability for hair transplantation, and showed partial improvement following treatment with oral finasteride and topical minoxidil.
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.
A 24-year-old male with diffuse thinning has been using finasteride for two years, dutasteride for 6-7 months, and oral minoxidil for 5 months, along with topical treatments. He plans to continue this regimen and reassess in August 2026, hoping to stabilize hair loss without surgery.
A user is deciding between Dr. Malay Mehta in Mumbai and Dr. Alok Sahoo in Delhi for a hair transplant, with feedback suggesting Dr. Sahoo's involvement is more hands-on. Some users recommend starting medication like finasteride before surgery, and opinions on PRP treatments are mixed.
PP405 is a new hair loss treatment showing early promise with a 20% hair density increase, but skepticism exists due to past failures of similar treatments like Pyrilutamide, RU58841, and Bimatoprost. Users debate its potential effectiveness, with some hopeful due to Google's involvement, while others urge caution without more evidence.
Many younger men are experiencing hair loss due to genetics, diet, stress, and lifestyle changes. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are mentioned, with some users noting improvements.