research A Detective Look at Hair Biopsies from African-American Patients
Recognizing specific features of African-American hair can help diagnose hair loss conditions.
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research Disorders of the Scalp and Hair
Different scalp and hair disorders are more common in certain ethnic groups, with the most common being androgenetic alopecia, which is treated with medications like minoxidil and finasteride.
research Ethnic Hair Disorders: Diagnosis and Management
Understanding and treating hair disorders in different ethnic groups requires knowledge of specific hair care practices and hair characteristics.
research Hair and Scalp Disorders in Women of African Descent: An Overview
The document concludes that clinicians should be aware of common hair and scalp disorders in women of African descent and that more research is needed to develop effective treatments.
research Hair Pathology
Triple horizontal scalp biopsies are 98% accurate in diagnosing hair loss, better than single biopsies.
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5 / 22 resultscommunity [24 M] 13 months of 1mg Finasteride and 5mg Minoxidil
A 24-year-old male saw significant hair regrowth after 13 months using 1mg finasteride and 5mg minoxidil daily, plus a 5% topical minoxidil spray. The main side effect was increased body hair, which was not bothersome.
community 36 year old. 18month moxidil and fin.
A 36-year-old has been using 1mg oral finasteride daily and minoxidil foam twice daily for 18 months, experiencing significant hair regrowth with no side effects. Initial shedding occurred, but noticeable improvements began around 11 months, with major changes by 16 months.
community New growth? Fin, min, microneedling
The user is asking if observed hair growth is new or old hairs dying off. They mention using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling.
community Finally progress! - 4 month on 1.25mg FIN (daily) + MIN + Dermarolling
The conversation discusses a user's progress after 4 months of using 1.25mg finasteride daily, minoxidil, and dermarolling to treat hair thinning, particularly on the sides and crown. The user believes finasteride made the most difference, and they share tips on managing hair loss and tracking progress.
community Finasteride, Minoxidil, Microneedling ➡️
User discusses using Finasteride, Minoxidil, and Microneedling for hair loss. They gradually replaced Finasteride with Dutasteride and stopped using Nizoral shampoo due to shedding.