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research Hair Counts in Scalp Biopsy of Males and Females with Androgenetic Alopecia Compared with Normal Subjects
AGA patients have fewer hairs and smaller follicles; T:V ratio above 4:1 may indicate AGA.
research Occipital Involvement in Female Pattern Hair Loss: Histopathological Evidence
Occipital scalp affects female hair loss; terminal/vellus ratio helps diagnose androgenetic alopecia.
research Autologous Concentrated Growth Factors Combined With Topical Minoxidil for the Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Combining growth factors with minoxidil improves hair growth more than minoxidil alone.
research The Value of Trichoscopy in the Follow-Up of Treatment Response in Patients With Androgenetic Alopecia
Trichoscopy is effective for tracking treatment progress in hair loss when used by an experienced doctor.
research Mapping the Hair Density, Thickness, and Volume in Normal and Androgenetic Alopecia Subjects With the Digital Microscope
Hair density and thickness decrease in specific scalp areas in people with androgenetic alopecia.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 18-month results of ~1.5mg fin/day, 0.5mg dut 3x/week, 5% topical minox daily, dermarolling 2x monthly, nizoral 2x weekly, vitamin supplements daily, and a healthier diet. 30 y/o M doctor, couldn't stand the idea of losing my bun. Long time lurker, how'd I do?
The conclusion of the conversation is that the user, "Hello_Knicks," achieved significant hair growth and density by consistently using a combination of finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, dermarolling, nizoral, vitamin supplements, and a healthier diet. The user, who is a medical doctor, believes that patience, persistence, and medication compliance are key factors in achieving positive results.
community I’ve been shaving my head for 15 years. Is there anything out there that can truly regrow hair?
A user who has been shaving his head for 15 years looking for potential treatments to regrow hair; the replies range from advice to try out medications such as finasteride and minoxidil, to suggestions of changing up his look with facial hair or hobbies.
community Eucapil sale on, I'm giving it a go
Exploring treatment options for male pattern baldness, including minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, with a focus on Eucapil, a topical agent. The post also discusses research from various sources about the efficacy of these treatments.
community Sucess story for you guys, pics are 10+ years apart.
A user shared a success story showing hair regrowth over 10 years, attributing it to quitting creatine and taking 0.5mg finasteride. Some commenters were skeptical about creatine's impact, while others inquired about side effects, and the original poster reported no negative effects from finasteride.
community This is what some balding dudes are like
Some people avoid finasteride due to side effects but engage in unhealthy habits. Minoxidil and finasteride are common hair loss treatments, with varied side effect experiences.