research Validation of Scalp Coverage Scoring Methods for Scalp Hair Loss in Male Pattern Hair Loss (Androgenetic Alopecia)
Scalp coverage scoring accurately measures hair loss and treatment effectiveness.
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5 / 178 results research A New Classification of Early Female Pattern Hair Loss
The new system helps detect and track early female hair loss better.
research Patients' Experiences of Primary Healthcare and Dermatology Provision for Alopecia
Alopecia patients in the UK want more empathy and better care from healthcare providers, including more GP training on alopecia and improved care pathways.
research Plain Language Summaries of Various Dermatological Studies
Doctors need more training in skin cancer screening, a new treatment is effective for a skin condition, better diagnosis methods for skin cancer are available, hair loss in women may be linked to hormones and cholesterol, certain skin care products might cause hair loss, babies' skin gets weaker after birth, and a gene mutation might be linked to eczema.
research Assessing Diagnostic Skill in Dermatology: A Comparison Between General Practitioners and Dermatologists
Dermatologists are more accurate than general practitioners in diagnosing skin conditions, especially skin cancer.
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5 / 27 resultscommunity 6 Month Progress Photos (2/2/23 - 8/19/23)
The post is about a user sharing their 6-month progress photos for hair loss. They have been using a homemade topical solution of minoxidil and finasteride, along with ketoconazole shampoo and microneedling. They are considering a hair transplant for their hairline and are seeking opinions on the graft amount.
community need some advice should i start to take fin
A 16-year-old considering finasteride for hair loss is advised to consult medical professionals due to age-related concerns, as they are currently using minoxidil and ketoconazole. Users suggest waiting until 17 or consulting a dermatologist for a professional opinion, with some recommending topical finasteride as an alternative.
community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies
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 NBC News: Finasteride is increasingly being prescribed even before baldness begins
Finasteride is increasingly prescribed to young men to prevent hair loss, with many users expressing regret for not starting sooner. The conversation highlights the preference for Finasteride, Dutasteride, and Minoxidil over other treatments.
community How Do You Get A Dut Prescription?
A user considering switching from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss is seeking advice on how to get a prescription, with suggestions to ask their primary care physician or consult a dermatologist, and mentions of telehealth options for obtaining the prescription.