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

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

      in Research  830 upvotes 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 Hair disappearing after one week (microscope photos)

      in Progress Pictures  749 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user is concerned about hair loss despite using finasteride and minoxidil, noting changes in hair under a microscope after one week. Others suggest patience, as hair treatments take months to show results, and recommend focusing less on microscopic changes.

      community Two months min+fin+dermaroll results

      in Is this regrowth?  16 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation is about hair regrowth results after two months using oral finasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, and weekly dermarolling. The user shared before and after photos to show progress.

      community How true is the statement: dead follicles don't grow back?

      in Research/Science  107 upvotes 6 months ago
      Hair follicles usually go dormant rather than die, and treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and hormone therapy can sometimes reactivate them, though results vary. Complete regrowth is rare, especially in long-term bald areas, but some individuals see significant improvement with these treatments.