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research Alopecia due to chemotherapeutics, hedgehog inhibitors, targeted antibody therapies and immune checkpoint inhibitors

May 2024 in “Deleted Journal”

This study reports that chemotherapy-induced hair loss affects up to 65% of patients, typically within 1 to 3 weeks of treatment, while scalp cooling may help prevent severe hair loss with taxane-based therapies.

research Seborrheic Dermatitis Revisited: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Emerging Therapies—A Narrative Review

3 citations , October 2025 in “Biomedicines”

This review of seborrheic dermatitis highlights the role of complex immunoinflammatory processes in its pathogenesis and discusses emerging treatments, such as PDE4 inhibitors, JAK inhibitors, and microbiome-targeted therapies, which may benefit patients with severe or treatment-resistant forms, according to the authors.

research Fabrication of laser-machined hair-on-a-chip for long-term culture of hair tissue

May 2026 in “Materials & Design”

This study developed a hair-on-a-chip model that supports the maturation of hair-follicle-like tissue under long-term culture conditions, suggesting its promise for studying hair regeneration and testing scalp-targeted therapies.

research A retrospective review of paediatric alopecia areata cases seen in a tertiary institution in Singapore

July 2022 in “Singapore Medical Journal”

Most children with alopecia areata improved with treatment, but those with more hair loss had worse outcomes.

research Hair Changes due to Drugs

July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks”

This study reviews drug-induced hair changes, noting that hair loss often reverses after stopping the drug, but permanent alopecia cases post-chemotherapy are rising.

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community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

in Research 830 upvotes 2 years 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 My DHT levels have increased after taking 0.25mg Fin for 47 days!

186 upvotes 1 year ago

A user experienced increased hair shedding and unchanged DHT levels after taking 0.25mg of finasteride for 47 days, leading them to increase the dose to 0.5mg. Others discussed varying experiences with finasteride, minoxidil, and the importance of measuring scalp DHT.

community Why Hair Loss Needs Proper Diagnosis (Dermatologist Insight)

in Treatment 66 upvotes 7 months ago

Hair loss requires proper diagnosis as it can have various causes, and treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride are often used. Many people express frustration with dermatologists and turn to self-research and alternative sources for treatment.

community DUPA/Retrograde might not be DHT based...GET A BIOPSY QUICK or permanent Hair Loss!

41 upvotes 1 year ago

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.

community CRISPR Is Curing People Right Now. Genetic Hair Loss is Next?

112 upvotes 2 years ago

CRISPR shows promise for treating hair loss by targeting specific genes. Current treatments include Minoxidil and finasteride, but CRISPR could offer a more precise solution, though it is still expensive and in early stages.

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