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.
A person feels intense shame and self-hatred due to baldness and poor self-image, affecting their confidence and social interactions. Suggestions include therapy, exercise, braces, hair transplants, and using finasteride.
A seven-year journey with Finasteride and Minoxidil for hair loss. The post includes progress pictures showing the effects of the treatments, which have led to impressive results.
A user's decision to shave their head after struggling with hair loss for seven years, and the medications and treatments they are using to attempt regrowth. They also discuss potential future treatments that may come out in the near future.
The user shared their positive experience with finasteride for hair loss over seven years, noting it stopped hair recession and maintained their hairline. They also mentioned using minoxidil irregularly and experiencing a lower sperm count but no erectile dysfunction.