research Acquired non-scarring vertex alopecia in three women revealing trichotillomania: Diagnostic accuracy of trichoscopy
Trichoscopy is effective in diagnosing trichotillomania by showing specific hair patterns.
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research Comparative Efficacy and Safety of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) versus Topical Minoxidil for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
This meta-analysis found that while PRP therapy may result in higher patient satisfaction and better negative hair pull test results, it shows no clear advantage over minoxidil in terms of hair density or regrowth in androgenetic alopecia treatment.
research A Randomized Control Trial Comparing the Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma and 5% Topical Minoxidil for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia.
In this study, researchers found that platelet-rich plasma therapy demonstrated significantly higher efficacy than topical minoxidil for treating androgenetic alopecia in a Pakistani population, with a 91.7% negative hair pull rate compared to 69.4% for minoxidil after 12 weeks.
research Platelet-Rich plasma in androgenic alopecia: Myth or an effective tool
In this study involving 20 patients with androgenic alopecia, monthly platelet-rich plasma injections over six months significantly improved hair loss, increasing the average hair follicular units from 60 to 84 and resulting in negative hair pull tests for 17 patients.
research Acute telogen effluvium triad after resolution
This study suggests that observing the acute telogen effluvium triad—frontal fringe, temporal recess, and occipital fringe—can aid in diagnosing telogen effluvium during resolution phases, despite challenges like negative pull tests.
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5 / 959 resultscommunity There are far too many negative DUT experiences for them to be baseless/fake. We need to address the cope surrounding Dutasteride.
Many users report negative experiences with Dutasteride, claiming it doesn't work as effectively as Finasteride for hair loss, despite some defending its efficacy. The conversation highlights skepticism about Dutasteride's effectiveness, with some users experiencing continued hair loss or no regrowth, while others see positive results.
community Switch from fin to dut and its worse
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride can worsen hair loss for some men due to increased testosterone levels. Topical treatments like RU58841 and Pyrilutamide are suggested to counteract these effects, but individual responses vary.
community Justifications for starting Finasteride
An 18-year-old decided to start taking finasteride for hair loss, justifying it by stating that finasteride is the most effective treatment available and that the risk of side effects is low, with clinical trials showing it stops hair loss in 80% of men. The user encourages others not to be deterred by negative forum posts and to consider their own experience and clinical data.
community Haircafe slams pp405 presentation. Are results really that bad?
PP405 shows promise in activating dormant hair follicles and increasing hair counts but lacks detailed efficacy data compared to minoxidil and finasteride. Opinions are mixed, with some optimism and skepticism about its effectiveness.
community 5 Months on topical Fin/Min progress: grows hair and boobs
The user experienced significant hair growth using topical finasteride and minoxidil but noticed nipple changes, suggesting early gynecomastia. They plan to stop the treatment and consider blood work to check hormonal balance.
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