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laser therapy for anti-inflammatory and likely insignificant hair regrowth effects
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chemical from L'Oreal that encourages hair to enter growth phase
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natural substance from Neem tree with medicinal and pesticidal properties
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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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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Life-Threatening Macrophage Activation Syndrome as the Initial Presentation of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Macrophage activation syndrome can be a deadly first sign of systemic lupus erythematosus.
research Combined Diet and Supplementation Therapy Resolves Alopecia Areata in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Study
A child's hair loss from alopecia areata was fully reversed in five months using diet and supplements.
research An Overview of the Developments in Platelet-Rich Plasma Research and Its Clinical Use
PRP shows promise in musculoskeletal rehabilitation but needs standardized reporting for better outcomes.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma Applications, The Past 5 Years: A Review Article
PRP can reduce pain and improve function, but more standardized research is needed.
research Under Development JAK Inhibitors for Dermatologic Diseases
New JAK inhibitor drugs show promise for treating skin diseases but need more research on safety and effectiveness.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Hair is kinking rapidly following hair loss
Hair loss has slowed, but uneven growth and kinking persist despite using keto/nizoral shampoo and clotrimazole. Stress and anxiety might be contributing factors.
community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied
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1 year 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 DHT Harms Scalp Microbiome: DHT Itch is REAL
Increased Malassezia and Cutibacterium in the scalp microbiome are linked to higher sebum production and inflammation in androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Treatments include ciclopirox shampoo, benzoyl peroxide shampoo, clobetasol propionate, calcipotriol, minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.
community I wish we didn’t have to live with this….
The struggles of hair loss at a young age and available treatments, such as medication (Finasteride, Minoxidil, Dutasteride, Derma Rolling) and potential options for hair systems or cloning in Japan. People discussed their own experiences with trying to cope with the emotional aspects of this condition.
community 6 years post transplant.. NO meds
User had a hair transplant in 2016 but stopped taking finasteride due to side effect concerns. Now considering another transplant and starting finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling to improve hair situation.