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      chemical from L'Oreal that encourages hair to enter growth phase

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      Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity

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      the gold standard retinoid in dermatology that's also helpful for hair regrowth alongside Minoxidil

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      community The Worst Hair Loss Condition You (MAY) have: LPP

      in Research/Science  44 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      Lichen Planopilaris (LPP) is an autoimmune condition causing permanent hair loss and fibrosis, often misdiagnosed. Treatments include pioglitazone, topical corticosteroids, anti-inflammatory medication, and Jak inhibitors.
      Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      in Research  692 upvotes 1 month 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 Low dose oral minoxidil, any success stories?

      in Minoxidil  13 upvotes 1 week ago
      Low-dose oral minoxidil shows mixed results, with some users experiencing hair regrowth and others seeing no significant change. Finasteride is also commonly used, often in combination with minoxidil, and is generally considered effective with a low rate of side effects.

      community Low iron and hair loss connection

      in Female  16 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 39-year-old woman noticed hair thinning and found she has an iron deficiency, which may be linked to hair loss. Suggestions included seeing a dermatologist, using spironolactone, and minoxidil.

      community Low testosterone and dht. What should I do?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user has low testosterone and DHT levels and is considering taking finasteride for Norwood 2 hair loss with diffuse thinning. They are seeking advice on whether low DHT indicates high sensitivity to DHT in the scalp and opinions on their lab values.