August 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
A scalpbiopsy is essential for accurately diagnosing alopecia, with a 4-mm punchbiopsy sectioned horizontally being the recommended technique according to this study.
This article reviews the differences between scarring and non-scarring alopecias and describes diagnostic methods but reports no new clinical findings.
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July 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology”
In this study, researchers developed a relatively simple punch assay for regenerating hair follicles using mouse or human cells, finding efficient hair formation with mouse cells but low efficiency with human cells on reconstituted human skin.
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March 2013 in “ISRN Stem Cells (Online)”
This study demonstrated that human dermal mesenchymal stem cells can be differentiated into cardiomyocytes using 5-azacytidine, suggesting potential future applications for treating myocardial infarction.
DUPA and retrograde alopecia may not be solely DHT-based, and a biopsy is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment. Treatments mentioned include dutasteride, oral minoxidil, pioglitazone, clobetasol, calcipotriol, ketoconazole, and doxycycline, depending on the specific condition.
Scalp tension from the occipitalis muscle is theorized to contribute to hair loss, but most believe DHT and genetics are the main causes. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are considered more effective than addressing scalp tension.
The user experienced hair loss and initially saw improvement with Finasteride but is now considering switching to Dutasteride due to lack of recent results. They plan to add topical Minoxidil and are awaiting biopsy results to determine the cause of hair loss.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on finasteride, minoxidil, and other options like PRP and ketoconazole. It highlights the importance of asking specific questions during a dermatology visit to determine the cause of hair loss and appropriate treatments.
A 25-year-old woman is experiencing hair loss and is unsure if it's due to iron deficiency or female pattern baldness, as diagnosed by her dermatologist. She is considering using Minoxidil but is hesitant and seeks advice on whether increasing her iron levels could help.