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research Lyophilized growth factor intralesional injection in female pattern hair loss: A clinical and trichoscopic study

February 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy”

This study concluded that intralesional lyophilized growth factor injections are safe and improve trichoscopic hair parameters and clinical scores in patients with female pattern hair loss.

research Prevalence of androgenetic alopecia in China: a community-based study in six cities

126 citations , January 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

This study found that the prevalence of androgenetic alopecia in Chinese men and women was lower than in Caucasians and similar to that in Koreans.

research Efficacy and safety of topical combination of 3% minoxidil and 0.25% finasteride versus 3% minoxidil solution in female-pattern hair loss: A randomized, double-blind, controlled study

1 citations , August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Combination of minoxidil and finasteride is more effective in increasing hair diameter than minoxidil alone for female-pattern hair loss.

research Efficacy and Safety of Topical 5% Azelaic Acid Solution Versus 2% Minoxidil Solution in the Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss

December 2023 in “Siriraj Medical Journal”

This study found that 5% azelaic acid solution and 2% minoxidil solution both significantly increased hair density and shaft diameter in women with FPHL, with no significant differences between them.

research Platelet-Rich Plasma with Microneedling in PCOD Associated Alopecia: A Case Report

August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)”

In this study, a 26-year-old woman with polycystic ovarian disease and advanced hair loss (Ludwig Grade III) showed reduced hair shedding and improved hair density after four sessions of platelet-rich plasma combined with microneedling, with no reported adverse effects.

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community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

in Research 830 upvotes 2 years 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 Would you still need to be on finasteride if Verteporfin becomes widely used?

25 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses whether finasteride would still be necessary if Verteporfin becomes a successful hair loss treatment. It also explores the sensitivity of transplanted hair to DHT and the potential for off-label use of Verteporfin post hair transplant.

community AGA evaluation and first steps - BEGINNER MEGAPOST

80 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses androgenic alopecia (AGA) and its treatments, focusing on finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo. Finasteride is recommended as essential for preventing further hair loss.

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Dr. Rayk Ludwig, Facharzt für Plastische und Ästhetische Chirurgie, Handchirurgie
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Dr. Rayk Ludwig, Facharzt für Plastische und Ästhetische Chirurgie, Handchirurgie