January 2016 in “Case reports in clinical medicine”
This article discusses monilethrix in a 6-year-old girl, explores various aspects of the disease, and its treatment, but reports no new clinical results.
7 citations
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March 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
This study observed that trichoscopic changes associated with EGFRI treatment include pili torti and asymmetric hyperpigmented fusiform widening, along with dermoscopic skin manifestations such as scale and branching vessels.
2 citations
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August 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”
This review discusses the genetic origins of autosomal recessive woolly hair with hypotrichosis and reports no clinical results; it highlights the link to homozygous variants in the K25 keratin gene.
6 citations
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December 2019 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science”
This study found that tryptophan fluorescence in natural white hair is significantly weaker than in other unpigmented keratin fibers, possibly due to greater environmental UV exposure or unknown chemical interactions.
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.
A bodybuilder's hair transplant appears unnatural with a straight hairline and low density, possibly worsened by not using finasteride. The Turkish clinic is criticized for poor design, and the transplant may have been free for promotion.
Significant hair regrowth was achieved using RU58841, minoxidil, and microneedling during a high-dose steroid cycle. The user reported no side effects from RU58841 and plans to continue the regimen.
Dutasteride can regrow hair lost up to 10 years ago for some, especially when combined with minoxidil, but results vary widely. Some users report significant regrowth, while others see no change or only maintain existing hair.
The user visited a dermatologist for hair loss and was prescribed finasteride and minoxidil tablets, along with a caffeine hair serum. They decided against painful and costly treatments like PRP and exosome therapy, opting instead to stick with medications and possibly accept going bald.