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research Relationship of Hair Regrowth Pattern in Alopecia Areata Patches According to DIMT Classification with Treatment Modalities and Patch Size: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Analysis

2 citations , January 2022 in “Annals of Dermatology”

This study found that treatment modalities and patch size influence hair regrowth patterns in alopecia areata patches.

research Urban‐rural differences in the prevalence of female pattern hair loss among secondary school girls: A cross‐sectional study

1 citations , August 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”

In this study, female pattern hair loss was prevalent in 28.6% of secondary school girls, with higher rates in rural areas and associations with family history, irregular menses, thyroid disease, and hirsutism.

research Efficacy and safety of oral spironolactone for female pattern hair loss in premenopausal women: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group pilot study

September 2025 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology”

This study found that oral spironolactone 100 mg daily for 24 weeks improved terminal hair counts and diameters in premenopausal women with female pattern hair loss when used alongside minoxidil, despite a higher incidence of menstrual irregularities.

research Importance of vascular patterns in the dermoscopy recognition of cutaneous tumors

February 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

Vascular patterns in dermoscopy help tell apart malignant and benign skin tumors.

research Female pattern hair loss among Saudi women and hematological changes associated with it – case controlled study

December 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology”

This study found that female pattern hair loss in Saudi women was associated with lower hematological parameters and serum ferritin levels, suggesting iron deficiency may contribute to the disease.

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community Female diffuse hair loss on spiro with irregular periods (photos) + genetic hair loss

in Female 16 upvotes 1 year ago

A 34-year-old woman is experiencing diffuse hair loss and irregular periods, possibly due to long-term spironolactone use. She is considering minoxidil and finasteride for treatment and seeking medical advice for androgenic alopecia and hormonal imbalances.

community Almost 4 months on fin/dut, 2.5 months on min

126 upvotes 3 months ago

The user has been using finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss, along with minoxidil and ketoconazole shampoo, due to early onset male pattern baldness and family history. They switched from finasteride to dutasteride after two months and have been using a dermaroller weekly.

community Been on dut 0.5mg daily for 12 months. I am cooked.

in Progress Pictures 10 upvotes 2 years ago

A user took finasteride for six months, then switched to dutasteride for a year, increasing the dosage over time, but hair shedding worsened. Replies suggest the issue is male pattern baldness and DHT-related.

community Microneedling-induced shedding after 5 months?

in Progress Pictures 22 upvotes 10 months ago

A user experienced significant hair loss after starting microneedling, despite using dutasteride and topical minoxidil. They are advised to consult a doctor as the shedding pattern is unusual and may indicate alopecia areata or other scalp conditions.

community An Update After 7 Years of Finasterise

in Progress Pictures 126 upvotes 1 year ago

The user shared their positive experience with finasteride for hair loss over seven years, noting it stopped hair recession and maintained their hairline. They also mentioned using minoxidil irregularly and experiencing a lower sperm count but no erectile dysfunction.

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