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June 2020 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement”
Frontal fibrosing alopecia is linked to increased immune system activity and reduced stem cells, suggesting early treatment targeting this pathway might prevent hair follicle damage.
A user's journey with hair loss, starting with finasteride at age 17 and switching to dutasteride at 18. The post provides insight on how minoxidil helped initially but quitting it caused some regrowth that was regained when switching to dutasteride. There is also discussion about starting finasteride as young as 17 years old for those who may be worried about potential physical development issues.
User shared 1-year progress after hair transplant and regimen including topical finasteride, minoxidil, viviscal, biotin, and sulfate-free shampoo/nizoral. Users praised results and discussed application frequency and side effects.
TurboMoe has been using 1mg finasteride and 2mL minoxidil daily for 6 months to reverse his frontal hair loss, with good results. He previously used finasteride in his 20's but stopped before having children due to low sperm count; he stayed off it until his last child was born.
OP shares their experience with PCOS-related hair loss, highlighting that addressing vitamin D and ferritin deficiencies, managing hormones with spironolactone, and using gentle hair care products helped improve their condition. They advise against relying on "miracle" hair oils and emphasize the importance of medical evaluation and a combined approach to treatment.
A user is testing clascoterone (Winlevi) on their scalp for hair loss and has noticed a reduction in scalp sebum after one month. They are also using other unspecified treatments and plan to provide an update after the second month.