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    standardized photographic documentation of scalp or hair loss areas

    Global photography in the context of hair and alopecia refers to standardized photographic documentation of the entire scalp or specific areas of hair loss. This method is used to track changes over time, assess the effectiveness of treatments, and provide a visual record for both patients and healthcare professionals.

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      Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      in Research  692 upvotes 4 months ago
      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 Dutasteride Literally Saves Your Hair

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  96 upvotes 6 months ago
      Dutasteride significantly reduces scalp DHT levels and can save hair, though shedding is part of the process. Some users report success with dutasteride, while others struggle despite using it along with finasteride and oral minoxidil.