October 2024 in “Journal of Education Health and Sport”
Alopecia areata treatment should be personalized, using topical or systemic therapies based on severity, with promising options like JAK inhibitors needing more research.
A user discusses a company, Roots by Genetic Arts, that offers a genetic test for hair loss to create personalizedtreatments, and is curious about its legitimacy and the science behind it. The company tests 16 genes related to hair loss and compounds a topical treatment based on the results.
A person improved hair loss from Norwood 3 to Norwood 2 using a topical formula with minoxidil, dutasteride, and tretinoin, plus oral minoxidil and red light therapy. There is skepticism about the treatment's effectiveness and concerns about misleading comparison photos.
A user shared a video suggesting that 0.5mm microneedles are most effective for hair growth. Other users mentioned different microneedle lengths and advised consulting a dermatologist for personalizedtreatment.
A hair loss regimen that includes oral dutasteride and topical minoxidil, as well as occasional dermapen treatments; the user inquires about when they noticed most regrowth.