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      community Losing Hair on Dutasteride? You might have LPP

      in Research/Science  99 upvotes 10 months ago
      Men with hair loss might have lichen planopilaris (LPP), which can mimic androgenetic alopecia, leading to misdiagnosis and ineffective treatment with finasteride or dutasteride. Proper diagnosis, including biopsies, is crucial to distinguish between androgenetic alopecia and conditions like LPP.

      community Scalp is constantly uncomfortable and irritated with lots of hair loss

      in Chat  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The individual has experienced a sore, stiff, and itchy scalp with hair loss for 4.5 years, and has noticed increased thinning and miniaturized hairs, especially at the temples. They have tried ketoconazole shampoo without success and are considering finasteride for treatment.

      community Post op day 1, My 10 year journey and thoughts about hair loss, advice

      in Transplants  6 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user shared their 10-year hair loss journey, discussing treatments like oral minoxidil, oral finasteride, and LLLT, and ultimately deciding on a hair transplant. They also explored the possibility of having alopecia areata incognita and advised seeking multiple opinions before surgery.