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November 1998 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”
A patient with a severe type of hairloss experienced partialhair regrowth after treatment with a specific light therapy and a medication called interferon α2a.
Hairloss in a 3-year-old, with various treatments discussed such as minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841 and biotin supplementation. Some people suggested shaving the head and growing a beard or getting a partialhairpiece instead of attempting to treat it.
The user tried oral minoxidil and dutasteride for hairloss after topical treatments failed, but with limited success. They suggest considering a hair system (toupee) as a more cost-effective and less complicated alternative to extensive non-regulated treatments.
A 31-year-old man who previously had good results with minoxidil, finasteride, and nizoral for hairloss is now experiencing unusual hairloss and side effects from finasteride. Respondents suggest it might be severe retrograde alopecia and recommend exploring other treatment options due to his inability to tolerate finasteride.
The conversation speculates whether Steve Carell had a hair transplant and uses finasteride to treat hairloss, with some suggesting his hair was also styled to look thinner for a TV role. Some users believe Hollywood actors commonly use hairloss treatments and enhancements.
Oral minoxidil is more effective than topical for hair regrowth but may cause unwanted body hair growth and cardiovascular side effects. Some users experience positive results, while others discontinue use due to side effects like chest pain.