research A Clinical Study of Alopecia Areata and the Efficacy of 0.03% Topical Tacrolimus in Its Treatment
Topical tacrolimus is effective and safe for treating alopecia areata.
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5 / 299 results research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in Men: A Review of the Literature
Frontal fibrosing alopecia in men is often misdiagnosed and needs better diagnostic criteria and treatment strategies.
research Study of Quality of Life in Patients with Premature Graying of Hair in Western Indian Population
Premature graying of hair significantly harms psychological and social wellbeing.
research Utility of Dermoscopy in Alopecia Areata
Dermoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing and managing alopecia areata.
research The Involvement of Androgens in Human Hair Growth
Androgens play a key role in hair growth and disorders like baldness and excessive hairiness.
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5 / 86 resultscommunity 2 year fin/min progress (age 27-29)
A user's two-year progress using 1mg of oral finasteride daily and twice daily application of 5% minoxidil solution for hair loss. The user experienced temporary side effects but is pleased with the results, and another user warns about the importance of consistent use for maintaining results.
community To all my thinning homies - use hair dye!!
The conclusion of the conversation is that dying the hair can be an effective method for managing hair loss, particularly for those with diffuse thinning.
community How come beard hair on minoxidil is permanent while scalp hair while on it under fin/duta is not?
Beard hair grown with minoxidil can become permanent because it is not sensitive to DHT, unlike scalp hair, which requires ongoing minoxidil use even with DHT blockers like finasteride or dutasteride. Dutasteride reduces scalp DHT significantly but not completely, which may explain why scalp hair still needs minoxidil for maintenance.
community What is this? what should be the treatment for it? my dermatologist tried selling prp and stuff? should i have gone with that?
The user is using oral minoxidil for hair loss and is considering its effects on facial hair. They are advised that minoxidil can help with facial hair, but a DHT blocker like finasteride is needed for head hair.
community Oral minoxidil 2.5 mg since end of July 2024 till November 2024
Oral minoxidil has shown positive results for hair regrowth, but concerns about its side effects, such as heart issues, are noted. Adding a DHT blocker like finasteride is recommended for better and more lasting results.