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research Lack of Concordance and Linkage Disequilibrium Among Brothers for Androgenetic Alopecia and CAG/GGC Haplotypes of the Androgen Receptor Gene in Mexican Families
No clear link between specific gene and hair loss in Mexican brothers.
research Stratum Corneum Dysfunction in Dandruff
Improving skin barrier and using antifungal treatments can help manage dandruff.
research Androgenetic Alopecia in Males – Characteristics and Overview of Therapies Available in Cosmetology and Aesthetic Medicine Clinics
Proper treatments can greatly improve hair and scalp health in men with androgenetic alopecia.
research Defining Pseudofolliculitis Barbae in 2001: A Review of the Literature and Current Trends
Pseudofolliculitis barbae is a chronic skin condition affecting mainly African American and Hispanic individuals, caused by shaving tightly curled hair, and managed by prevention and treatment but not curable.
research Androgenic Alopecia: The Risk–Benefit Ratio of Finasteride
Patients should discuss risks with doctors before using finasteride for hair loss.
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5 / 22 resultscommunity Oral minoxidil gives hair everywhere except scalp,plss help
Oral minoxidil is causing body hair growth but not improving scalp hair, despite using dutasteride and finasteride. Users suggest waiting longer for results, checking vitamin levels, and considering additional treatments like topical minoxidil, dermarolling, and supplements.
community My experience and a discourse on “DUPA”
How diffuse unpatterned alopecia (DUPA) is not an invitation to self-diagnose oneself with aggressive AGA and that seeking a specialized dermatologist may help people experiencing hair loss. Treatment options discussed include topical clobetasol propionate, oral minoxidil, and discontinuing finasteride.
community The "DHT" itch myth - it's more complicated
A user found that scalp itch might be linked to inflammation rather than DHT alone and noticed hair improvement with certain cancer drugs. They also discovered that black seed oil relieved their scalp itch and are experimenting with a mix of essential oils for dry scalp, questioning if oils affect minoxidil absorption.
community 0.5mg Dutasteride promotes more “regrowth” than 5mg oral Minoxidil
Dutasteride promotes more hair regrowth than Minoxidil. Users discuss combining treatments for better results and share personal experiences with side effects.
community Minoxidil can prevent hair follicle miniaturization!?
Minoxidil can prevent hair follicle miniaturization, not just stimulate hair growth. Finasteride and dutasteride don't work for everyone, suggesting DHT may not be the sole cause of hair loss; hair loss could be due to multiple factors, including autoimmune conditions.