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    GlossaryFolliculitis (red dots)

    inflammation of hair follicles, often due to infection

    Folliculitis is an inflammation of the hair follicles, often caused by bacterial or fungal infections. It appears as small, red bumps or white-headed pimples around hair follicles, and can be itchy or painful. In severe cases, it can lead to scarring or permanent hair loss.

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      community Hair loss seborrheic dermatitis

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 4 years ago
      Hair loss from seborrheic dermatitis can be temporary. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, along with collagen and biotin supplements.

      community Should I be hopeful? Oral min 5mg dutasteride 1mg

      in Is this regrowth?  22 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments including oral minoxidil 5mg, dutasteride 1mg, and suggestions to use a derma stamp on the scalp. Some users believe these treatments can improve hair condition or at least stabilize loss, while one suggests considering a hair transplant after a year if desired.

      community Anyone here who stopped microneedling and maintained or lost the gains?

      in Microneedling  9 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      Microneedling's long-term effects on hair loss are uncertain, with concerns about scarring and the need for continued use of minoxidil and finasteride to maintain gains. Finasteride does not sustain minoxidil-regrown hair without ongoing minoxidil use, and microneedling alone shows limited evidence of effectiveness.

      community Using Maneup Instead of Minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  102 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 51-year-old woman switched from Minoxidil to Maneup, a copper peptide treatment, experiencing initial hair loss but later regrowth with different hair texture. Users debated Maneup's effectiveness, with some considering it alongside finasteride.