research Reliability and Validity of a Photographic Method for Measuring Facial Hair Density in Men
This study describes a simple, noninvasive hair counting method used in a hair growth prevention trial, assessing its reliability and validity.
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This article reviews methods for standardizing patient photographs in hair restorative surgery and reports no clinical findings; it highlights the importance of consistent photographic techniques.
research Methods of evaluating hair growth
This review discusses various methods for measuring scalp hair growth in androgenetic alopecia and reports no new results; the authors suggest that computer-assisted technology has untapped potential.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma in Alopecia areata: A Case Report With a Mini Review of Literature.
In this study, a 46-year-old patient with alopecia areata experienced successful hair regrowth and improved quality of life after three monthly applications of platelet-rich plasma, which the authors noted is a relatively effective, safe, and minimally invasive treatment option.
research Accessibility of direct-to-consumer teledermatology to underserved populations
Direct-to-consumer teledermatology is not effectively reaching underserved populations due to language, technology, and insurance barriers.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Caffeine & Alopecia: What the Science Seems to Say
The conversation discusses the potential benefits of topical caffeine for Androgenetic Alopecia (APA) and female pattern hair loss. While some studies suggest positive results, there's no reliable scientific evidence to strongly recommend caffeine compounds for hair regrowth.
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 Help: Digital Perm while Thinning Hairline
A 20-year-old male experiencing hair loss is using finasteride for 8 months and is considering a digital perm but is concerned about potential hair damage, especially at the thinning hairline. Advice given includes continuing finasteride, using gentle hair products, and possibly trying topical minoxidil or CBD cream for scalp care.
community Bought a digital microscope and found some trichoscopic anomalies
A user noticed irregularities on their scalp using a digital microscope and suspects scarring alopecia, despite using minoxidil and finasteride. Other users suggest seborrheic dermatitis as a possible cause and recommend treatments like ketoconazole shampoo, sulfur soap, selenium sulfide shampoo, and apple cider vinegar rinses.
community Oral Fin+Min: Digital microscope scalp review - Day 0 Vs 3 Months
A user used oral finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, seeing new hair growth under a microscope but no visible change. Commenters debated if the growth was real hair or fibers, and the user will update every 90 days.
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