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      Hair Diseases: Alopecia Areata and Androgenetic Alopecia

      research Hair Diseases: Alopecia Areata and Androgenetic Alopecia

      January 2010
      Alopecia areata, a type of hair loss, may be passed through T cells and has genetic links, while treatments vary in effectiveness. Male pattern baldness can be treated with finasteride and is influenced by androgens in hair follicles.

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      community My dermatologist uses oral minox and dutasteride

      in Minoxidil  65 upvotes 2 years ago
      Treatments for hair loss and the potential side effects. The user discussed their doctor's advice to take 1.25 mg oral minoxidil and .5 mg dutasteride daily, with a warning that those with heart conditions should not take oral minoxidil. Other users shared their experiences, including taking finasteride and noting the possible overkill of the dosage prescribed by Jirons1's dermatologist.