7 citations,
August 2019 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology”
The Mona Lisa's high forehead and sparseeyebrows might be due to a hair loss condition or Renaissance fashion trends, but the actual reason is unknown.
Someone's two-month progress using oral minoxidil (2.5mg ED) to treat hair loss, which has resulted in thicker eyebrows and eyelashes but no scalp changes or shedding.
Taking finasteride alone did not stop hair loss, but adding vitamin D3 and iron supplements improved hair coverage and quality. It's important to check and address deficiencies, but caution is advised with iron supplementation without medical guidance.
The user has been using dutasteride for almost a year after switching from finasteride and is now also using Rogaine (Minoxidil). They are considering a hair transplant and are inquiring if their crown might thicken enough with current treatments to reduce the need for grafts.
The user has been using minoxidil daily, finasteride three times a week, and ketoconazole 1-3 times a week for a year to treat hair loss, resulting in noticeable hair regrowth at the hairline and temples, with minor side effects like itching and dandruff. They started with minoxidil a month before the other treatments and experienced an initial shedding phase for about six weeks.
The conversation discusses the frustration of having excessive body hair while experiencing scalp hair loss, with mentions of treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplants using body hair. Users share experiences and advice, noting the role of genetics and DHT in hair growth patterns.