research Cicatricial Marginal Alopecia: Is It All Traction?
Traction may not be the only cause of cicatricial marginal alopecia.
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research Traction Alopecia: The Root of the Problem
Tight hairstyles and chemical relaxers can cause hair loss known as traction alopecia.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in Postmenopausal Women
Frontal fibrosing alopecia is a type of hair loss that usually happens after menopause.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Role of Dermoscopy in Differential Diagnosis
Dermoscopy helps diagnose frontal fibrosing alopecia by distinguishing it from other hair loss conditions.
research Alopecia Areata Masquerading as Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
Alopecia areata can look like frontal fibrosing alopecia, making diagnosis hard.
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5 / 61 resultscommunity Just to show you the superiority of dutasteride over finasteride (it's huge)
Dutasteride is shown to be significantly more effective than finasteride for treating male androgenic alopecia. Users discuss the difficulty of obtaining dutasteride in some countries and share personal experiences with its effectiveness and side effects.
community Why is Minoxidil not enough for hair loss? (No fin)
Minoxidil alone is often insufficient for treating hair loss because it doesn't address the DHT-related cause. Combining it with finasteride, a DHT blocker, is generally more effective.
community Why I really believe the tension theory is the cause of MPB
The conversation discusses the tension theory as a cause of male pattern baldness (MPB), suggesting that scalp tension and reduced subcutaneous fat layer contribute to hair loss. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, scalp massages, and Botox.
community 9 Month Status Update. I am so glad I started when I did
A user shared a 9-month update on hair loss treatment, reporting positive results from taking 1 mg of finasteride and 1.25 mg of minoxidil daily. The discussion includes varied experiences with these treatments, questions about side effects, and comments on the unpredictability of treatment effectiveness.
community What else is good. Besides the big 3.
Key treatments for hair preservation include minoxidil, finasteride/dutasteride, and microneedling, with additional options like specific shampoos, oils, biotin, zinc, tretinoin, clascoterone, and low-level laser therapy. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, reducing stress, and addressing nutrient deficiencies can also support hair health.