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scalp tattoos to mimic the appearance of light stubble
learn Alopecia Areata
autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
learn Ketoconazole
antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo
learn Microneedling
technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth
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research Eosinophilic Pleural Effusion Due to Topical Minoxidil Use
A woman's use of minoxidil for hair loss caused fluid buildup in her chest, which went away when she stopped using the product.
research Mayo Clinic Office Visit: Female-Pattern Hair Loss Interview with Rochelle Torgerson, M.D., Ph.D.
Dr. Rochelle Torgerson says female-pattern hair loss is often hereditary, starts after puberty, and can be slowed with treatments like Minoxidil. It can also indicate other health issues.
research An Email Survey of General Awareness and Usage Status of Topical Minoxidil Solution in Alopecia Patients
Proper guidance on minoxidil use is crucial for effective results and safety.
research Original Article: Email Survey on the Use of Minoxidil Solution in Patients with Alopecia
Proper guidance on minoxidil use and side effects is crucial.
research Symptoms of Hypogonadism Caused by 5α-Reductase Inhibitors
A man's low testosterone and related symptoms improved after he stopped taking hair loss drugs.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Clearing the air on how non-surgical treatments really work
Treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, microneedling, and low level laser light therapy, which aim to reduce DHT production, increase cell absorption and blood flow, and stimulate epidermal stem cells. It also stresses the importance of patience when using these treatments.
community Fin user for almost 5 years giving my positive experience and advices
A user shared a positive 5-year experience with oral finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, noting improvement and stability. Others in the conversation also reported positive results with these treatments.
community Has anyone used this? Does it work? If not need an alternative
The conversation concludes that over-the-counter DHT blockers, like Saw Palmetto, are largely ineffective for hair loss. Finasteride and Minoxidil are recommended as more effective treatments.
community Diffuse thinner regrowth over the course of 12 months
The user shared their 12-month hair regrowth progress using 1mg finasteride, 5mg oral minoxidil, and topical minoxidil. They also used a derma stamp weekly and treated seborrheic dermatitis with Mometasone and Nizoral.
community New Dutasteride Long Term Study (5 years) it works.
The conversation discusses a five-year study on dutasteride, a medication for male hair loss. The study found that 89.9% of patients saw improvement or prevention of hair loss progression, with varying success rates based on different balding patterns. Side effects were mostly sexual and decreased over time. Dutasteride was concluded to be a long-term, safe, and effective treatment for male hair loss.