research Alopecia: Unapproved Treatments or Indications
Many treatments for hair loss lack proper testing and FDA approval, so their effectiveness is uncertain.
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research Androgenetic Alopecia: Treatments and Efficacy
Finasteride and minoxidil are effective FDA-approved treatments for androgenetic alopecia.
research Line-Field Optical Coherence Tomography: Usefulness in the Non-Invasive Differential Diagnosis of Congenital Alopecia of Infancy
LC-OCT helps accurately diagnose different types of infant hair loss without invasive methods.
research Trichologic Response of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Androgenetic Alopecia Is Maintained During Combination Therapy
PRP therapy improves hair density and thickness in AGA patients, even with other treatments.
research Fluorescent Tattoos as Anatomic Markers to Track Trichologic Responses
Fluorescent tattoos are a good way to mark the scalp for hair treatments because they're accurate, invisible in normal light, and have low risk.
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5 / 20 resultscommunity Hair repigmentation of poliosis circumscripta in androgenetic alopecia patient treated with exosomes and fractional picosecond laser
Exosomes combined with fractional picosecond laser treatment were effective in treating androgenetic alopecia and promoting repigmentation in white hair patches. The role of exosomes in hair repigmentation, particularly in conditions like poliosis, is not well-studied.
community Topical Dutasteride - Non-Hormonal, Side Effect Free 5ARI
The conversation discusses the effectiveness and skepticism around topical dutasteride for hair loss, with mentions of combining it with other treatments like minoxidil and oral medications. Some users doubt its efficacy due to lack of independent studies and potential conflicts of interest.
community 1 year topical fin/min coupled with frontal HT
The user experienced significant hair improvement after one year using topical finasteride and minoxidil, combined with a hair transplant at the front. They switched from oral to topical finasteride due to side effects and are satisfied with the results, especially at the temples.
community 3 months into treatment... I'm I hyper responsive?
A 26-year-old male started minoxidil treatment for male-pattern baldness and saw significant regrowth in three months. He is considering finasteride but is hesitant due to potential side effects.
community Does this mean it's finally working
The user started using topical minoxidil in June 2023 and switched to a new finasteride preparation and vitamin D supplements a month ago. They noticed reduced hair shedding recently and are hopeful for regrowth.