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autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
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a JAK inhibitor for alopecia areata and other autoimmune conditions
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a topical anti-androgen with less systemic involvement
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chemical that might completely regrow follicles from hair transplant extractions
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laser therapy for anti-inflammatory and likely insignificant hair regrowth effects
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Minoxidil and finasteride can slow or halt hair loss, but may have side effects.
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5 / 981 resultscommunity 10 months Minoxidil 2.5mg and 8 months Dutasteride 0.5mg - Before/After
A 29-year-old man used oral Minoxidil and Dutasteride for hair loss, seeing significant regrowth, especially in the crown area, but plans a hair transplant for the temples. Users suggest waiting longer before a hair transplant and trying additional treatments like microneedling and topical Minoxidil.
community Finasteride and minoxidil seem to do wonders, two months update
Finasteride and minoxidil show significant hair growth in two months. User might skip hair transplant if progress continues.
community I am a dermatologist with a clinical interest in alopecia. AMA
In this conversation, 4990 discussed various treatments for hair loss, including oral minoxidil, PRP, transplan, Jak inhibitors, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Olumiant, Ketoconazole, RU58841, microneedling, baricitinib, and CCCA. They recommended scalp biopsies in unclear cases of DUPA, twice weekly to twice daily shampooing for topical minoxidil users, and two sessions spaced one month apart with follow up at month three to determine the effectiveness of PRP treatment.
community Why is it "not right" to start off with Dutasteride?
The conversation discusses whether it's better to start hair loss treatment with finasteride or dutasteride. Opinions vary, but many suggest starting with finasteride due to its shorter half-life and easier management of side effects, while others argue dutasteride is more effective and has fewer side effects.
community How uninformed the general public is about hair loss
The conversation highlights the general public's lack of knowledge about hair loss, with various ineffective remedies suggested, such as not wearing hats or using hair fibers. The only effective treatments mentioned for male pattern baldness are medications like minoxidil and finasteride, and hair transplants.