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Successful Treatment of Resistant Alopecia Areata with a Phototoxic Dose of Ultraviolet A After Topical 8-Methoxypsoralen Application

research Successful treatment of resistant alopecia areata with a phototoxic dose of ultraviolet A after topical 8‐methoxypsoralen application

12 citations , January 2011 in “Photodermatology, photoimmunology & photomedicine”

This study found that phototoxic psoralen and ultraviolet A therapy with topical 8-MOP was effective in treating alopecia areata resistant to other treatments, improving hair regrowth with minimal side effects.

research Topical photochemotherapy for alopecia areata

63 citations , April 1985 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

This study observed that topical PUVA treatment led to excellent or good hair regrowth in 45.4% of patients with alopecia areata, though many experienced relapse after treatment stopped.

research Targeted photochemotherapy in alopecia areata

3 citations , October 2013 in “Photodermatology Photoimmunology & Photomedicine”

This study observed that combining targeted UVA phototherapy with topical 8-methoxypsoralen showed cosmetically acceptable hair regrowth in patients with patchy alopecia areata.

research A rare repigmentation pattern in a vitiligo patient: a clue to an epidermal stem-cell reservoir of melanocytes?

24 citations , September 2008 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology”

Repigmentation in vitiligo may come from melanocyte stem cells in the skin.

research What’s new in the treatment of vitiligo

8 citations , July 2001 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

This review summarizes the historical and evolving treatments for vitiligo, highlighting that combining medical and surgical approaches may enhance repigmentation outcomes, though more research and new protocols are needed.

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community M23: 8 months on topical min and 1 month on topical min and fin

in Treatment 3 upvotes 6 months ago

A 23-year-old has been using topical minoxidil for 8 months and recently added finasteride for 1 month to address hair loss. They are also taking "Foilhair A" and have started microneedling.

community Comparison 8 months of topical fin and min plus derma roll

in Progress Pictures 53 upvotes 5 months ago

After 8 months of using topical finasteride and minoxidil, along with derma rolling twice a week with 1mm needles, significant hair regrowth was achieved. The user applies two drops of finasteride daily and distributes it with fingers.

community Roughly 8 months on topical min and 2.5 months on dut results

72 upvotes 6 months ago

The user shared progress pictures after 8 months on topical minoxidil, 2.5 months on dutasteride, and using derma rolling and keto shampoo. They are pleased with the results and have not experienced side effects.

community 8 years on topical min/fin. 0.01% fin concentration/8% min

in Progress Pictures 344 upvotes 1 year ago

The user has maintained hair with topical minoxidil (8%) and finasteride (0.01%) for 7.5 years, experiencing mild regrowth and no side effects. They also use rosemary oil, jojoba oil, and magnesium oil for hair care.

community 8 months topical min and 5 months topical fin progress

in Progress Pictures 6 upvotes 1 year ago

The user shared progress pictures after using topical minoxidil for 8 months and topical finasteride for 5 months, along with other treatments like tretinoin cream, microneedling, and specialized shampoos. They are seeking feedback on their hair regrowth progress and are concerned about reaching a plateau.

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learn Hair Transplant

How long does a hair transplant procedure take? A hair transplant procedure typically takes 4 to 8 hours.
What happens after a hair transplant? Expect mild swelling and redness, with new hair growth starting in 3 to 6 months.

learn Valproic acid

How is valproic acid being explored differently in topical hair products compared to its traditional oral medical use? Topical valproic acid is being studied for local effects on the hair follicle rather than the whole-body effects of the oral drug. The human evidence is one small randomized 24-week trial of an 8.3% spray; no topical valproate product is approved for hair loss.

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