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      Differential Diagnosis of Female-Pattern Hair Loss

      research Differential Diagnosis of Female-Pattern Hair Loss

      3 citations , January 2016 in “Skin appendage disorders”
      This case report describes a 45-year-old woman with diffuse nonscarring alopecia characterized by hair thinning, increased catagen/telogen follicles, and mild inflammatory infiltrate, highlighting the diagnostic findings via scalp dermoscopy and biopsy.
      Hair Loss in Patients with Skin of Color

      research Hair loss in patients with skin of color

      16 citations , June 2015 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
      This article discusses the challenges of diagnosing and managing hair disorders in patients with skin of color, especially conditions more prevalent in those of African descent, and provides no new clinical results.

      research Unusual dermoscopic features in a patient with alopecia areata

      July 2019 in “Indian dermatology online journal”
      This case report highlights an unusual trichoscopic appearance in alopecia areata due to dithranol staining, which may obscure typical patterns and reveal atypical vascular features in the interfollicular spaces.
      Lichen Planopilaris: Mechanisms, Subtypes, and Diagnosis

      research Lichen Planopilaris

      September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks”
      This review discusses the clinical and trichoscopic features of lichen planopilaris and notes its potential underdiagnosis prior to hair transplant, but it reports no new findings.

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      community The truth about Dutasteride (w/ sources)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  52 upvotes 3 years ago
      The effectiveness of Dutasteride compared to Finasteride in treating hair loss, with evidence given such as studies and experiences, as well as discussion around whether one should switch from Finasteride to Dutasteride. There is also a discussion on post-Dutasteride syndrome.

      community I think I’ve finally found the reason for my hair loss

      in Chat  98 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced hair loss since 2019 and tried finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, and ketoconazole shampoo without success. A scalp biopsy showed scarring and inflammation from folliculitis, indicating chronic inflammation was affecting treatment effectiveness.

      community Losing Hair on Dutasteride? You might have LPP

       96 upvotes 1 year ago
      Men with hair loss might have lichen planopilaris (LPP), which can mimic androgenetic alopecia, leading to misdiagnosis and ineffective treatment with finasteride or dutasteride. Proper diagnosis, including biopsies, is crucial to distinguish between androgenetic alopecia and conditions like LPP.