research Alopecia Areata: The Disease of Hairless Patches on the Scalp and Any Area of Face
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition causing patchy hair loss, with treatments focusing on immune system regulation and hair regrowth.
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research Temporal Triangular Alopecia
Temporal triangular alopecia is a lifelong condition with hairless patches on the side of the head that may be present from birth.
research Clinical Approach to Focal Hairless Patch with Dermoscopy
Dermoscopy helps diagnose different hair loss conditions, and characteristics vary among ethnicities and individual cases.
research Dermoscopic Approach to a Small Round to Oval Hairless Patch on the Scalp
Dermoscopic examination helps diagnose different types of hair loss conditions by showing specific patterns.
research Clinicopathologic Observation of Temporal Triangular Alopecia
Temporal triangular alopecia usually starts in early childhood and treatment with Minoxidil has limited effectiveness.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Minoxidil is a 5ar inhibitor according to research
Minoxidil may inhibit androgen receptors and affect hormonal pathways, potentially explaining its effectiveness in treating androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Users discuss its varying effectiveness on scalp versus facial hair and note fewer side effects with topical use compared to oral.
community 1 year on fin. No results. I give up.
A user who has been taking finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling for one year with no results, and the replies discuss other treatments, including dutasteride, which is feared due to potential side effects.
community Husband’s 2.5 month progress so far - I’m amazed!!
A husband saw significant hair regrowth in 2.5 months using minoxidil, finasteride, collagen, biotin, multivitamins, GHK-cu, microneedling, and scalp oils. His wife highlighted the routine's effectiveness and the importance of consistency.
community What hair loss pattern is this?
The user noticed small circular hairless spots after a buzz cut and has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil for hair loss. They are experiencing continuous shedding and thinning, and it is suggested they consult a dermatologist for a scalp examination and possible biopsy to determine if it's alopecia areata or androgenetic alopecia.
community How to use topical fin and user experiences with it
Topical finasteride and minoxidil, combined with microneedling, are recommended for treating thinning hair areas, with 1-2 sprays daily being effective and having fewer side effects than oral finasteride. Starting microneedling at 1.0mm is advised for effectiveness while minimizing invasiveness.