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research Factors Predicting Response to Oral Methylprednisolone Tapering Treatment in Alopecia Areata: A Retrospective Study

1 citations, May 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

Younger patients and those with more hair loss are less likely to benefit from oral steroid treatment for hair loss, and low vitamin D may predict relapse.

research Development of a Novel In Vitro Strategy to Understand the Impact of Shaving on Skin Health: Combining Tape Strip Exfoliation and Human Skin Equivalent Technology

November 2023 in “Frontiers in Medicine”

The method effectively mimics shaving damage on skin for testing skincare products.

research Creating Slits to the Right Depth: Innovative Use of Micropore Tape for Depth Control on an 18-Gauge Needle in Hair Restoration Surgery

August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

The document concludes that using micropore tape on an 18-gauge needle can control depth in hair restoration surgery, reducing scalp trauma and complications.

research Health Freaks on Trial: Duct Tape, Bull Semen, and the Call of Television

April 2014 in “Significance”

Unconventional home remedies can sometimes show surprising results.

research Advanced Scalp Measurement Using a Phototrichogram With a Protractor and Tapeline

1 citations, May 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

The document concludes that using a phototrichogram with a protractor and tapeline is a reliable and noninvasive way to measure hair loss.

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community Has anyone successfully tapered off finasteride?

7 upvotes 9 years ago

A user is considering tapering off finasteride due to concerns about long-term side effects and cost, and is exploring alternatives like zinc and saw palmetto. Their current regimen includes finasteride, Adderall, zinc, bupropion, fish oil, baby aspirin, Rogaine foam, and ketoconazole shampoo.

community 2 Years on Fin + Topical Min. Very happy with crown, continuing to lose ground with hairline so I am tapering over to Dut.

in Progress Pictures 18 upvotes 5 months ago

The user is happy with their crown after 2 years on finasteride and topical minoxidil but is still losing hair at the hairline. They plan to switch to dutasteride.

community Spiro wiped out my testosterone, now switching to dut, do I have to taper the spiro?

in Female 1 upvotes 1 year ago

User on 100mg spiro and oral minox for 2 years, now switching to dut due to low testosterone. Asks if tapering spiro is necessary or can stop immediately.

community Dermatologist wants me to stop topical min+fin as a teen

in Minoxidil 7 upvotes 11 months ago

A 17-year-old has been using topical minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss but is advised by a dermatologist to taper off due to age concerns. Other users suggest continuing minoxidil but stopping finasteride until at least 18, and consulting a specialized pediatric dermatologist.

community Results after 6 months of treatment

in Progress Pictures 1755 upvotes 6 days ago

Significant hair regrowth was achieved after six months using finasteride and minoxidil, with no side effects reported. The user plans to taper off minoxidil and is considering oral minoxidil, but is cautious due to potential heart issues.

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