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laser therapy for anti-inflammatory and likely insignificant hair regrowth effects
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research The Importance of Laser Protection Supervisors in Clinical Settings
Clinics using lasers should have trained laser safety supervisors to reduce accidents and possibly lower insurance costs.
research Real-World Treatment Patterns Among Patients With Alopecia Areata in the USA: A Retrospective Claims Analysis
Corticosteroids are the most common treatment for alopecia areata, but many patients need better options.
research Trelles-Jaeger Lid Plate
Pulsed dye laser and hydrogel dressings effectively treat hypertrophic scars.
research Lasers in the Treatment of Pseudofolliculitis Barbae
Lasers can effectively treat pseudofolliculitis barbae, but insurance often doesn't cover it, possibly due to racial bias.
research Response to Dr. Korc’s Letter on Mohs Surgery
Dr. Zitelli emphasized that "Mohs surgery" should only be called that when one doctor does both the surgery and pathology.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity I am a dermatologist with a clinical interest in alopecia. AMA
In this conversation, 4990 discussed various treatments for hair loss, including oral minoxidil, PRP, transplan, Jak inhibitors, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Olumiant, Ketoconazole, RU58841, microneedling, baricitinib, and CCCA. They recommended scalp biopsies in unclear cases of DUPA, twice weekly to twice daily shampooing for topical minoxidil users, and two sessions spaced one month apart with follow up at month three to determine the effectiveness of PRP treatment.
community Just to show you the superiority of dutasteride over finasteride (it's huge)
Dutasteride is shown to be significantly more effective than finasteride for treating male androgenic alopecia. Users discuss the difficulty of obtaining dutasteride in some countries and share personal experiences with its effectiveness and side effects.
community I have not seen a single person who claims dutasteride destroyed their hair post a picture of the before/after
The conversation discusses skepticism around claims that dutasteride worsens hair loss, with some users suggesting misinformation or panic during shedding as reasons for such claims. One user shared their negative experience with dutasteride, including increased sebum production and hair loss, and is now considering a higher dose of oral minoxidil after stopping dutasteride.
community So what’s really the deal with dutasteride hairline ruining claims?
The potential effects of dutasteride on hair loss, with some users reporting it improved their hairline while others experienced worsened hair loss or shedding. Other treatments discussed include minoxidil and finasteride, as well as RU58841.
community Am I already seeing progress or am I going insane? (1mg Finasteride for 11 days)
A user claims to see hair quality improvement after 11 days on Finasteride, but others are skeptical, noting hair doesn't grow that fast and suggesting factors like lighting can affect appearance. They recommend taking consistent photos over time to track actual progress.