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October 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings”
Alopecia areata is a hair loss disease caused by complex immune reactions, and new targeted treatments show promise.
HairClone is developing cell replacementtreatments to rejuvenate and generate hair follicles, and has launched a crowdfunding campaign. A user expressed skepticism aboutthe need for crowdfunding.
User regrew lost hair using microneedling, minoxidil, finasteride, Nizoral, fish oil, and collagen peptide. Progress was slow but constant, and patience was important.
A user shared thattaking vitamin E, specifically tocotrienols, seemed to reduce their hair shedding, and they are also using finasteride, minoxidil, and derma rolling for hair loss. Another user cautioned against high doses of vitamin E due to potential health risks.
A user experienced no reduction in DHT levels after 8 months of finasteride, despite initial improvement in hair loss. They are considering switching to dutasteride but are concerned about potential side effects.