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autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
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Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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research Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin and Saliva Testosterone Levels in Men with Androgenetic Alopecia
Men with hair loss have lower SHBG and higher saliva testosterone levels, suggesting increased androgen activity.
research Altered Expression of Intracellular Toll-Like Receptors in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells from Patients with Alopecia Areata
Increased Toll-like receptors in blood cells may contribute to alopecia areata and could be a target for new treatments.
research Standardizing the 60-Second Hair Count
Men typically shed about 10 hairs in 60 seconds, and this amount doesn't increase with age.
research Pathomechanisms of Immune-Mediated Alopecia
The study concluded that immune cells attacking hair follicles cause hair loss in alopecia, with genetics and environment also playing a role, and highlighted the potential of certain treatments.
research Cutaneous Reactions to Targeted Therapies in Children with CNS Tumors: A Cross-Sectional Study
Most children with CNS tumors on targeted therapy had skin reactions, which were generally treatable without stopping the therapy.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Would Salicylic Acid shampoo hinder Oral Minoxidil? Like topical?
Salicylic Acid shampoo may hinder topical minoxidil but not oral minoxidil, which works through the liver. The user plans to continue using oral minoxidil and is concerned about the shampoo's effect on it.
community LPT: If your scalp is greasy, itchy, you have flakes and other crud, get a Psoriasis shampoo
Psoriasis shampoo with salicylic acid can improve scalp health and hair quality better than Nizoral. It helps create a cleaner environment for hair growth, especially when using treatments like finasteride.
community What’s the most effective way to beat Serb Derm?
OP struggles with scalp flakes causing hair loss and has tried Selsun Blue, Ketoconazole, and ZPT Shampoo without success. Suggestions include using salicylic acid shampoo, shaving the head, using Nizoral, and combining treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.
community 8 Months progress before and after. 1mg Fin per day and 2x a week nizoral
A user's eight-month progress in treating his hair loss using finasteride (1mg daily) and nizoral shampoo (2x a week), as well as microneedling every 10 days; other users have also reported success with finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling.
community 1 Year update with a lot of pics (you have been warned)
The user has been taking finasteride for a year, experiencing no major side effects except watery semen, and has noticed healthier, thicker hair with some regrowth but mostly maintenance. They also use Nizoral for dandruff, take supplements like D3 and fish oil, and plan to continue finasteride while waiting for new treatments.