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a synthetic estrogen used topically as an anti-androgen
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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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Microscopic delivery system that sends growth-promoting signals to hair follicles
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highly targeted anti-androgen that might have minimal systemic effects
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research Is Seborrhoeic Dermatitis Associated with Diffuse, Low-Grade Folliculitis and Progressive Cicatricial Alopecia?
Seborrhoeic dermatitis may cause a condition called "seborrhoeic folliculitis," leading to chronic scalp inflammation and scarring hair loss.
research Cicatricial (Scarring) Alopecia: Clinical Presentations, Etiologies, and Histopathologic Features
Different types of scarring alopecia may be stages of one disease, and accurate diagnosis is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.
research Reassessing Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is a slowly progressing hair loss condition, likely underdiagnosed, with ineffective treatments, needing more research to understand it fully.
research Role of Scalp Health in Achieving Optimal Hair Growth and Retention
Healthy scalp leads to better hair quality and less damage.
research A Case Report of Graham-Little–Piccardi–Lassueur Syndrome
A 46-year-old man showed symptoms of a rare condition usually seen in postmenopausal women, highlighting the need for dentist-dermatologist collaboration.
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community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied
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nkrata
in Research
830 upvotes
6 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 Totally confused by doctors opinions, would appreciate some clarity
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joropenchev
in Treatment
1 upvotes
2 months ago The user is experiencing hair loss and confusion over conflicting medical advice, with treatments including minoxidil, finasteride, and topical corticosteroids. They are unsure about the necessity of a biopsy and the timing of using minoxidil, while also considering the impact of potential androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium.
community Finasteride doesn't work for me in 2 years and my bloodtest result just came in.
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Remarkable_Run3760
in Progress Pictures
88 upvotes
1 year ago A user has been treating hair loss with finasteride for two years without success and is experiencing an itchy scalp with seborrhea. Despite low DHT levels, they are still losing hair, suggesting that DHT might not be the main cause of their hair loss, and they are considering other treatments or causes.
community I am a dermatologist with a clinical interest in alopecia. AMA
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4990
in Will treatment work for me? 2 years ago In this conversation, 4990 discussed various treatments for hair loss, including oral minoxidil, PRP, transplan, Jak inhibitors, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Olumiant, Ketoconazole, RU58841, microneedling, baricitinib, and CCCA. They recommended scalp biopsies in unclear cases of DUPA, twice weekly to twice daily shampooing for topical minoxidil users, and two sessions spaced one month apart with follow up at month three to determine the effectiveness of PRP treatment.
community Comprehensive Microneedling Guide
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throwoveraccount
in Microneedling
294 upvotes
2 years ago Microneedling for hair restoration involves daily use of a 0.3 mm device and weekly use of a 0.5 mm device. Combining microneedling with Minoxidil can enhance hair growth.