1 citations
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April 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology”
The document concludes that the trichogram is a useful tool for diagnosing hair loss and suggests semi-organ cultures for practical trichological research.
July 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
This article discusses current visualization methods for assessing hair restoration therapy responses, noting imprecision in triangulated measurements and patient dissatisfaction with visible tattoos.
5 citations
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March 2017 in “Laser Physics Letters”
This review discusses the role of scalp imaging techniques in trichology for researching drug delivery and toxicology, without presenting new clinical results.
September 2022 in “International Journal of Trichology”
This study found that trichoscopic measurements of hair density and diameter are useful for assessing the severity of female pattern hair loss and its progression.
A 20-year-old with diffused thinning is using oral minoxidil for androgenetic alopecia. They plan to switch to topical minoxidil, finasteride, and bimatoprost, and may consider surgery if their condition improves.
In Denmark, obtaining a prescription for oral minoxidil is challenging, leading some to purchase it online without local doctor involvement. Users discuss alternative treatments like finasteride and dutasteride, with some monitoring their health closely when using these medications.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of dutasteride and finasteride for hair loss, with the original poster expressing concern over worsening hair loss despite long-term use. Users suggest that if no improvement is seen after 12-18 months, it may be time to reconsider the treatment, and some question the possibility of other underlying causes or the quality of the medication.
A 21-year-old male experiencing hair thinning started using Minoxidil, which stopped his shedding and led to the growth of vellus hairs on his temples. He is considering whether to add finasteride to his routine, which currently includes Minoxidil, derma rolling, ketoconazole shampoo, vitamin D3, zinc, and a rosemary and fenugreek lotion.
The conversation discusses whether whey protein and creatine worsen hair loss. Some users report hair loss with creatine use, while others do not; opinions on whey protein's effects are mixed. Treatments mentioned include PRP, minoxidil, and finasteride.