2 citations,
June 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology”
Yellow dots and short vellus hairs are the most common signs of Alopecia Areata (AA), and trichoscopy can help diagnose AA and track treatmentprogress.
User's hair loss treatmentprogress includes 1 mg finasteride, 2.5 mg minoxidil tablets twice daily, microneedling 3 times a week, and Fungoral shampoo twice weekly. Good progress and minimal side effects reported.
A 29-year-old male shares his hair loss treatmentprogress using dutasteride, minoxidil, dermastamping, and ketoconazole shampoo, while discontinuing RU58841 due to side effects. He is hopeful for hair recovery to consider a hair transplant and discusses potential side effects and experiences with other users.
The conversation is about the double standard in the hair loss community regarding shedding when using different treatments. The conclusion is that shedding is considered normal when starting finasteride or minoxidil, but not when starting dutasteride, despite the fact that dutasteride is more effective at reducing DHT.
Shedding stopped for a user after trying various hair loss treatments without success, including Propecia and Minoxidil. The improvement occurred after starting CB (possibly a hair loss treatment), Eucapil, natural sprays with rosemary and cloves, and regular sauna visits.
30 y/o male started balding at 22, began treatment at 29 using oral dut, oral min, derma rolling, nizoral shampoo, and considering low level light therapy. Plans to monitorprogress for 1-2 years and may get hair transplant or use hair system if needed.