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technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth
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highly targeted anti-androgen that might have minimal systemic effects
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Intralesional Betamethasone Versus Triamcinolone Acetonide in the Treatment of Localized Alopecia Areata: A Within-Patient Randomized Controlled Trial
Triamcinolone acetonide is slightly more effective than betamethasone for hair regrowth in localized alopecia areata.
research Intralesional Pentoxifylline Injection in Localized Alopecia Areata
Pentoxifylline alone and combined with triamcinolone acetonide is effective for treating localized alopecia areata, with the combination showing the highest effectiveness.
research Comparison of Intra-Lesional Methotrexate and Intra-Lesional Triamcinolone Acetonide in the Treatment of Localized Alopecia Areata
Both treatments for localized alopecia areata are equally effective.
research Intralesional Pentoxifylline Injection Versus Triamcinolone Acetonide in Treating Localized Alopecia Areata: A Comparative Study
Pentoxifylline is a safe and effective alternative to triamcinolone acetonide for treating localized alopecia areata.
research Randomized Comparison of Topical Betamethasone Valerate Foam, Intralesional Triamcinolone Acetonide, and Tacrolimus Ointment in Management of Localized Alopecia Areata
Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide is the most effective treatment for localized alopecia areata.
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5 / 143 resultscommunity Has anyone had experience with PRP causing or exasperating alopecia areata?
A 33-year-old female with androgenic alopecia experienced alopecia areata patches after PRP treatment. She is seeking others' experiences with PRP worsening alopecia areata.
community scarring alopecia awareness in this community
Lichen Planopilaris (LPP), a form of permanent hair loss, which can be mistaken for seborrheic dermatitis and is characterized by scalp itching, burning, redness, and dandruff. Treatment options discussed include steroidal creams, finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841.
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 Upcoming treatment ideas in the future
Exploring future hair loss treatments, including immunosuppressants for hair transplants and hair cloning, with a focus on leveraging research from other medical fields. Current treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are effective for most, but there's a call for more funding and innovation in the hair loss industry.
community I was on 2.5 mg oral minoxidil
User took 2.5 mg oral minoxidil, saw hair growth but stopped due to excessive body hair. Recently started finasteride and plans to update progress.