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    GlossaryTrichologist

    specialist in diagnosing and treating hair and scalp disorders

    A trichologist is a specialist who focuses on the study and treatment of hair and scalp conditions. They are trained to diagnose and manage issues such as hair loss (alopecia), dandruff, and scalp psoriasis, often working alongside dermatologists to provide comprehensive care.

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      Mind the Hair

      research Mind the Hair

      January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology”
      Psychological factors significantly affect hair health, suggesting a need for integrating mental health care in treating hair loss.
      Can Beverages Grow Hair on Bald Heads?

      research Can Beverages Grow Hair on Bald Heads?

      2 citations, January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology”
      Coffee and tea might help hair growth in balding individuals, but side effects and alternative uses are being considered.
      Hair Loss

      research Hair Loss

      1 citations, July 2002 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology”
      The document concludes that understanding hair loss and its psychological impact is crucial for physicians to provide effective counseling and treatment to patients.

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      community I finally coninced my trichologist to give me finasteride

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user convinced their trichologist to prescribe topical finasteride after using topical estradiol and progesterone for hair maintenance. They also discussed the potential impact of "nofap" on hair loss, noting that abstaining for about four months seemed to reduce shedding.

      community What do you think about this galenic lotion by my trichologist?

      in Hair Systems  1 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user discusses a galenic hair lotion containing progesterone, estradiol, cyproterone, hydrocortisone butyrate, and cetirizine pheniramine, which has effectively stopped their hair loss over two years. They are curious about the compatibility of finasteride with the lotion's components and note that their trichologist has successfully used minoxidil and finasteride in similar treatments for others.

      community What do you think about this prescription

      in Treatment 1 year ago
      The user visited a trichologist due to ineffective topical finasteride treatment for hair loss. The trichologist recommended a new regimen including a two-month course of locoidon (cortisone 0.1%), followed by a solution containing minoxidil, hydrocortisone butirrate, estrone, progesterone, tocopherol acetate, trichosol, and transcutol.

      community 24M still losing on Dut and Oral Min

      in Update  26 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 24-year-old male is losing hair despite using dutasteride and oral minoxidil, with no regrowth from April to October 2024. He is considering increasing his dosage and looking for cheaper prescriptions, while others recommend consulting a trichologist or trying different treatments.

      community Does anyone have experience with topical dut?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  8 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using minoxidil for hair loss and is considering trying a compounded topical treatment with 0.1% dutasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, collagen, and silicon, as recommended by a trichologist. They learned that dutasteride might be more effective than finasteride and are seeking opinions on the use of topical dutasteride.