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antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo
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growth factors taken from your blood and injected into your scalp to stimulate hair
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the gold standard retinoid in dermatology that's also helpful for hair regrowth alongside Minoxidil
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an estrogen promoting hair regrowth more commonly used in women
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp
Early treatment is key to prevent permanent hair loss from scalp conditions that cause scarring.
research Clear Cell Variant of Eccrine Porocarcinoma of the Hand: A Case Report
A 90-year-old woman's hand lesion was a rare, aggressive skin cancer treated successfully with surgery.
research Classic Sweet Syndrome: A Case Report
A 54-year-old man with painful skin blisters and fever was diagnosed with Sweet syndrome and successfully treated with corticosteroids.
research Circumferential Acute Limited Exanthematous Pustulosis
A 16-year-old girl's skin rash was likely caused by an infection and improved with topical steroids.
research Primary Scalp Alopecia: New Histopathological Tools, New Concepts, and a Practical Guide to Diagnosis
The document concludes that new methods improve the accuracy of diagnosing scalp alopecia and challenges the old way of classifying it.
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community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied
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 Fats on your Head to Stop Hair Loss?
The conversation discusses the potential of long-chain unsaturated fatty acids, like oleic and linoleic acid, as an additional treatment for hair loss, which may inhibit the enzyme responsible for converting testosterone to DHT and promote hair growth. Users humorously suggest using oils topically and discuss other hair loss treatments, but the main focus is on the science behind fatty acids and their role in hair health.
community Topical T3 study - 1000% Growth. Anyone tried it?
The conversation discusses using T3 (triiodothyronine) as a topical treatment for hair growth, with some users noting it showed promising results in studies but lacked follow-up. Users express interest in trying T3 due to its potential effectiveness compared to Minoxidil.
community Is there any point to microneedling if you're on oral minoxidil?
Microneedling's effectiveness for hair regrowth is debated, with mixed results from studies. Some believe it helps with blood flow and scalp health, while others see it as largely ineffective.
community Please can someone explain all the Dutasteride horror stories on here
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss yields mixed results, with some users experiencing improvements and others facing worsening conditions or side effects like shedding. Patience is advised as dutasteride may take longer to show results, and combining treatments is suggested by some users.