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    GlossaryPatterned Scalp Underdevelopment

    congenital condition causing irregular scalp development and hair growth

    Patterned Scalp Underdevelopment (PSU) refers to a congenital condition where certain areas of the scalp do not develop properly, leading to irregular hair growth patterns or bald patches. This condition can be caused by genetic factors or developmental issues during fetal growth, and it may require medical evaluation to determine the best course of treatment or management.

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      technique to inject very small amounts of beneficial chemicals into the scalp

      learn Dutasteride

      Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity

      learn Clascoterone

      a novel topical treatment that inhibits DHT on androgen receptors

      learn Cetirizine

      popular antihistamine showing promise for hair loss as an anti-inflammatory and prostaglandin inhibitor

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      Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      in Research  692 upvotes 4 months ago
      Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

      community How essential is scalp biopsy when dealing with hair loss?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user experienced hair loss despite using Fin and Min for 12 years and switched to Dutasteride, RU58841, and Keto scalp serum, but shedding and itch persist. They are considering increasing Dutasteride to 2.5mg and questioning the necessity of a scalp biopsy, with mixed opinions on its usefulness.

      community nutrafol actually working somehow??

      in Update  19 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user reports significant improvement in scalp thinning after nearly 2 months of using Nutrafol, along with derma rolling and weekly rosemary oil application. Another user suggests the success might be due to saw palmetto in Nutrafol and shares their own experience of maintaining hair without finasteride.

      community Application tip for topicals. 1ml TB Syringe & Opthalmic Cannula.

      in Product  66 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post and conversation discuss different methods of applying hair loss treatments directly to the scalp. The original poster suggests using a 1ml TB Syringe & Ophthalmic Cannula for precise application, while others share their own methods, including sprays, droppers, and simple syringes.