September 1997 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”
Anti-IL-1 treatments might help with certain types of hair loss in people with high inflammation.
September 1997 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”
Blocking IL-1 could help treat some hair loss conditions; alopecia affects liver detox systems; spironolactone is better than finasteride for female hair growth; focusing on the catagen hair phase could lead to new alopecia treatments.
1 mg dutasteride may be sufficient for most people, with higher doses showing diminishing returns. Combining dutasteride with minoxidil and ketoconazole can enhance results, but oral minoxidil may cause side effects.
The user has been treating hair loss with 1mg oral finasteride daily, 1mg topical minoxidil twice daily, and microneedling twice a week. They report improved hair quality and density but are still experiencing shedding.
The conversation is about a user experiencing hair loss who has been using finasteride for a year and minoxidil once a day for five months, but still experiences shedding and thin hair. The user is considering switching to dutasteride next year and shares their progress with others using similar treatments.