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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects, has excellent safety record
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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch BH06: Clinical Trial of Combination Therapy with Oral Hydroxychloroquine and Topical Tacrolimus Versus Oral Finasteride and Topical Tacrolimus in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
research Resolution of Discoid Lupus Alopecia With Systemic Hydroxychloroquine and Topical Pimecrolimus Combination Therapy
Combining hydroxychloroquine and pimecrolimus can effectively treat hair loss from discoid lupus.
research Treatment of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen Planopilaris: A Systematic Review
No effective treatment for frontal fibrosing alopecia was found, but oral 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors had the best response; for lichen planopilaris, topical corticosteroids were commonly used but had a high relapse rate.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Clinical Presentations and Prognosis
FFA is more common in postmenopausal women, can affect younger women, and may stabilize over time.
research Fibrosing Alopecia in a Pattern Distribution
Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution is a hair loss condition often confused with other types, requiring early treatment but usually not resulting in significant hair regrowth.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 5mg oral minoxidil + 100mg Spironolactone
A user shared progress pictures using 5mg oral minoxidil and 100mg spironolactone, noting increased body hair and faster nail growth. Another user humorously suggested a new sub for people with similar experiences.
community TE turned into Scarring hairloss
The user experienced hair loss due to a crash diet and later developed scarring hair loss. They are now on finasteride, oral minoxidil, LDN, Zyrtec, and Oztela to reduce scalp inflammation and promote hair regrowth.
community Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution
A user has been experiencing hair loss for 4 years, with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and various supplements proving ineffective. They were diagnosed with fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution, a condition that may require a combination of anti-inflammatory and hair growth treatments.
community The Worst Hair Loss Condition You (MAY) have: LPP
Lichen Planopilaris (LPP) is an autoimmune condition causing permanent hair loss and fibrosis, often misdiagnosed. Treatments include pioglitazone, topical corticosteroids, anti-inflammatory medication, and Jak inhibitors.
community My result with 5month min+micro1m+tretinoin0.0025+nizoral
The conversation discusses hair loss treatment results after 5 months using Minoxidil, microneedling with a 1mm length every 5 days, Tretinoin (0.0025%), and Nizoral. The user noticed an increase in hair density.