research Trichoscopic Clues for the Diagnosis of Alopecia Areata
Yellow dots and short vellus hairs are key signs for diagnosing alopecia areata using trichoscopy.
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research Trichoscopy of Alopecia Areata: An Update
Trichoscopy helps diagnose and monitor alopecia areata by looking at a combination of specific hair and scalp features.
research Alopecia Areata Predictive Score: A New Trichoscopy-Based Tool to Predict Treatment Outcome in Patients with Patchy Alopecia Areata
A new tool can predict hair regrowth in patchy alopecia areata patients.
research Limitations of Trichoscopy in Diagnosing Telogen Effluvium
Trichoscopy is not specific for diagnosing telogen effluvium and both telogen effluvium and androgenetic alopecia often occur together.
research Hair Shafts in Trichoscopy
Trichoscopy is a useful non-invasive method for diagnosing different hair loss conditions.
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5 / 23 resultscommunity Today I didn’t go to my cousin marriage because of my hair. I feel really depressed, I just want to disaper, i can’t take this anymore. I tried everything for the past 3 years, and I’m just 21 years. I’m isolating myself from othesrs.
A 21 year-old feeling depressed about hair loss and how to cope with it, discussing various treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, hair pieces, and scalp micropigmentation. There is also discussion of accepting oneself and redefining self-worth in order to not base one's entire identity on their hair.
community The Finasteride Shed is real.
Increasing finasteride dosage can cause significant hair shedding initially. Users suggest adding minoxidil or switching to dutasteride for better results.
community This is the best time in human history to be fighting hair loss
This conversation discusses the advancements in treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil and new promising treatments such as pyrilutamide and verteporfin. Other treatments discussed were taking minoxidil orally, tretinoin to turn non-responders into responders and microneedling to further boost growth.
community Does RU work? I see people buying it and reporting success, but if so why was it discontinued?
RU58841 is a controversial hair loss treatment with mixed reviews; some users report success, often in combination with other treatments like finasteride or minoxidil, while others experience side effects like chest pain. The treatment's discontinuation is speculated to be due to patent expiration and lack of profitability, despite some users continuing to use it as part of a broader regimen.
community 6 months of min 2x a day + .25mg fin 1x a day
A user shared progress pictures after 6 months of using minoxidil twice daily and 0.25mg finasteride once daily for hair loss. The conversation includes comments on the user's posture in the photos and slight improvements in hair fullness.