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research Superiority of dutasteride over finasteride in hair regrowth and reversal of miniaturization in men with androgenetic alopecia: A randomized controlled open-label, evaluator-blinded study

33 citations , August 2016 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology”

In this study of men with androgenetic alopecia, dutasteride was shown to be more effective than finasteride in increasing hair count and reversing hair miniaturization over 24 weeks, with both treatments displaying similar side effect profiles.

research An Evaluation System to Enhance Patient Selection for Alopecia-Reducing Surgery

September 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

The author reports that an evaluation system for assessing candidacy in alopecia-reducing procedures significantly decreased unsuitable surgeries while maintaining consistently good outcomes.

research Topical minoxidil therapy in hereditary androgenetic alopecia

55 citations , February 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology”

In this randomized trial, topical minoxidil treatment resulted in cosmetically acceptable hair growth in 32% of men with hereditary male pattern baldness, with no serious side effects reported.

research Validity of self reported male balding patterns in epidemiological studies

32 citations , December 2004 in “BMC Public Health”

This study found that trained observers using the Hamilton-Norwood classification were very reliable in assessing balding patterns, while men's self-assessments were moderately accurate compared to observers.

research Nomenclature Proposal for the Zones and Landmarks of the Balding Scalp

8 citations , April 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

This proposal presents a standardized system for naming areas of the balding scalp to improve communication among hair restoration professionals, defining major regions and introducing new landmarks.

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community Anyone who started balding in their early 20s and managed to salvage their hair with fin/dut & min?

in Treatment 26 upvotes 1 year ago

Finasteride, minoxidil, and sometimes dutasteride were used for hair loss with varying success. Some experienced side effects, while others maintained or regrew hair, considering hair transplants as a future option.

community How to deal with feeling ugly while balding but not brave enough to shave

in Chat 15 upvotes 5 months ago

An 18-year-old is dealing with hair loss and considering minoxidil and finasteride. Suggestions include starting finasteride, saving for a hair transplant, embracing baldness, and focusing on self-improvement.

community Early signs that tell you you have Male Pattern Baldness

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 154 upvotes 5 years ago

Male Pattern Baldness, and identifying early signs of it. The treatments discussed to combat and slow balding include finasteride, dutasteride and minoxidil.

community Two of the most attractive girls I know are with NW7 guys

in Chat 319 upvotes 1 year ago

Bald men can still attract partners, as personality and confidence often outweigh hair loss. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are used, but self-acceptance and personal satisfaction are key.

community Women's Reactions

13 upvotes 9 years ago

Balding can make dating more challenging, especially with superficial attitudes, but confidence and fitness can help. Some embrace shaving their heads, while others focus on self-improvement and acceptance.

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learn Alopecia Areata

autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss

learn Hair Transplant

Surgery that moves hair follicles from the back of the scalp to thinning areas

What is male pattern baldness? Male pattern baldness is a genetic condition causing hair loss in men, starting with a receding hairline.

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Getting bald patches? What is and isn't known about Procapil and immune-related hair loss Procapil is a cosmetic ingredient complex; laboratory studies of its individual ingredients report anti-inflammatory effects, but no published clinical trial has tested it in alopecia areata or any other immune-related hair loss. Spreading bald patches should be assessed by a dermatologist.

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learn Scalp Micropigmentation

scalp tattoos to mimic the appearance of light stubble

Can scalp micropigmentation be done on a bald head? Providers say SMP can mimic a shaved head on a bald scalp. Results depend on the artist, fade over time, and are hard to remove.

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Sudden round bald patches: can centella cream help? There is no published human trial of Centella asiatica for alopecia areata or any other hair loss; the only hair-related studies are cell-culture work. Community users describe Centella creams as soothing for an irritated scalp, not as regrowth treatments, and a new bald patch needs a doctor's diagnosis first.

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What do the latest studies say about bimatoprost for scalp hair growth? Bimatoprost is approved only for eyelashes; a single 30-person pilot reported better results than a topical steroid on patches of alopecia areata, but the two registered Allergan trials in male pattern hair loss were never published and never taken further, so scalp use stays off-label and experimental.

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