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      learn Microneedling

      technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth

      learn Pyrilutamide

      highly targeted anti-androgen that might have minimal systemic effects

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      research Mesotherapy: Dutasteride, Minoxidil, Vitamins

      March 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks”
      Mesotherapy involves injecting substances like dutasteride, minoxidil, and vitamins into the skin to treat hair loss and skin conditions, with good patient satisfaction but possible skin inflammation.
      Secondary Cicatricial and Other Permanent Alopecias

      research Secondary Cicatricial and Other Permanent Alopecias

      June 2008 in “Springer eBooks”
      The document concludes that permanent hair loss conditions are complex, require early specific treatments, and "secondary permanent alopecias" might be a more accurate term than "secondary cicatricial alopecia."
      Lichen Planus

      research Lichen Planus

      155 citations, June 2009 in “International Journal of Dermatology”
      Lichen planus is a skin condition that can resolve on its own, is linked to hepatitis C, and increases the risk of skin cancer.

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      community How to get rid of dandruff once and for all?

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 20-year-old male using Minoxidil and finasteride for 6 months and keto shampoo for 5 months saw initial improvement in dandruff, but the condition returned. He recently started using 3% salicylic acid shampoo and seeks advice for persistent dandruff, which is oily and localized to the left side of his scalp.

      community Is itching related to hair loss?

      in Treatment  54 upvotes 2 years ago
      Hair loss, which is sometimes accompanied by itching. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841 and ketocazole shampoo.
      Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      in Research  692 upvotes 4 months ago
      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 Sunlight: Does it Stimulate Hair Growth or Hair Loss?

      in Research/Science  61 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses whether sunlight exposure affects hair growth or loss, with mixed anecdotes and theories but no clear consensus. Some suggest moderate sunlight can benefit hair by providing vitamin D, while others doubt its effectiveness compared to treatments like Minoxidil or finasteride.