research Hair Loss in Lichen Planopilaris and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Not Always Irreversible
Hair loss from conditions like LPP and FFA can potentially be reversed with the right treatment.
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research Irreversible And Severe Alopecia Following Docetaxel Or Paclitaxel Cytotoxic Therapy For Breast Cancer
Docetaxel and paclitaxel for breast cancer can cause permanent, severe hair loss.
research Break Dancing: A New Risk Factor for Scarring Hair Loss
Break dancing on the head may cause a type of scarring hair loss that needs early treatment to prevent permanent damage.
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The baby’s hair loss was due to a rare genetic condition, not treatable by usual methods.
research Beyond Goosebumps: Does the Arrector Pili Muscle Have a Role in Hair Loss?
The arrector pili muscle might play a role in hair loss and needs more research to understand its impact.
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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 4 months min 2x daily fin 1x feeling reallll good about it
A user's progress with treating their hair loss by using Minoxidil twice daily and finasteride once daily, as well as suggestions to add microneedling and avoid tying the hair back.
community “Progress” pictures. Should I just give up?
The user has been using Finasteride and Minoxidil for hair loss but has seen no progress. Suggestions include trying Dutasteride, increasing Minoxidil dosage, or considering a hair transplant.
community I’m Feeling so discouraged and depressed - No one wants to prescribe finasteride to me.
A user in France is frustrated because three dermatologists refused to prescribe finasteride for their hair loss, suggesting it's not androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and offering expensive vitamin treatments instead. Other users suggest buying hair loss treatments like minoxidil and finasteride from various online pharmacies and considering a gender-affirming care physician for more understanding treatment options.
community Clascoterone (Winlevi) Update for Canada
Clascoterone cream was submitted for review to Health Canada in August 2022, with hopes of approval within 3-6 months. It may potentially enhance finasteride's effects for hair loss treatment.