research Monilethrix: A Typical Case Report with Microscopic and Dermatoscopic Findings
A 6-year-old girl was diagnosed with a rare hair disorder and started treatment with topical minoxidil.
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research Hair Shaft Abnormalities: Clues to Diagnosis and Treatment
Hair problems can be caused by genetics or the environment, and treatment should focus on the cause and reducing hair damage.
research Fibre Optic Confocal Imaging of Keratinocytes, Blood Vessels, and Nerves in Hairless Mouse Skin In Vivo
Fibre optic confocal imaging can visualize skin layers, blood vessels, and nerves in live mice.
research Penetration of Silver Nanoparticles Into Porcine Skin Ex Vivo Using Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging Microscopy, Raman Microscopy, and Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering Microscopy
Silver nanoparticles can penetrate porcine skin up to about 15.6 μm, possibly through hair follicles.
research Use of Confocal Microscopy for Nanoparticle Drug Delivery Through Skin
Confocal microscopy is useful for studying how nanoparticles interact with skin.
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A 22-year-old man has been using topical melatonin for a year to slow hair loss and it appears to be effective. He's seeking alternatives to finasteride due to potential side effects, and is interested in understanding how melatonin works to prevent hair shedding.
community Review of my consultation with Dr Zarev
The user had a detailed 3.5-hour consultation with Dr. Zarev for hair loss treatment, praising his meticulous approach and innovative techniques, and was prescribed topical finasteride and minoxidil. Other users agreed on Zarev's expertise, noting his long waiting list and the high quality of his work, with one surgery per week and a focus on individual patient care.
community 35/M had transplant hair from 2019
A 35-year-old man had a hair transplant in 2019 but experienced further hair loss due to not using finasteride or minoxidil. Many suggest shaving his head or considering a hair system, as his donor area is depleted and further transplants may not be viable.
community Why is the general consensus that if you can’t tolerate 5AR Inhibitors you’re “cooked”?
Alternatives to finasteride for hair loss include minoxidil, alfatrodial, fluridil, pyrilutamide, and Nizoral. These treatments may not be as effective as finasteride but can help slow hair loss progression.
community Dutasteride 1.5 years and Oral Minoxidil 1 year progress!
A user switched from finasteride to dutasteride and added oral minoxidil for hair loss but saw limited improvement. They are considering increasing doses, trying RU58841, and possibly a hair transplant, while others suggest checking for vitamin deficiencies.