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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Lichen Planopilaris in 24 African American Women
Lichen planopilaris should be considered in diagnosing scarring hair loss in Black women.
research Efficacy and Safety of Intralesional Platelet-Rich Plasma Compared to 5% Topical Minoxidil in the Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia Affecting the Vertex
PRP therapy is a promising treatment for male hair loss on the vertex.
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
Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride at increasing hair count and reversing hair thinning in men with hair loss, but both have similar side effects.
research Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Males With Androgenetic Alopecia
PRP treatment mildly to moderately improves hair loss in most men with AGA.
research Clinical Description of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia with Concomitant Lichen Planopilaris
Some women with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia also have Lichen Planopilaris, which can lead to more symptoms and affect hair outside the scalp.
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5 / 423 resultscommunity 24M diffuse thinning ,2 years on finasteride and 5/6 months on dut and oral min, looking for long term advice
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Manman
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174 upvotes
3 weeks ago A 24-year-old male with diffuse thinning has been using finasteride for two years, dutasteride for 6-7 months, and oral minoxidil for 5 months, along with topical treatments. He plans to continue this regimen and reassess in August 2026, hoping to stabilize hair loss without surgery.
community 18 y/o – stable hairline with topical fin (Fynzur), Minoxidil & Dermastamp – add oral Finasteride as prevention?
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Ab12
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139 upvotes
2 months ago An 18-year-old is maintaining a stable hairline using Minoxidil, topical finasteride (Fynzur), and Dermastamp, and is considering adding oral finasteride for prevention. They seek advice on whether starting oral finasteride early is necessary given their family history and current regimen.
community Efficacy and Tolerability of N-Acetyl-Cysteine for Treatment of The Early-onset Androgenetic Alopecia in Men
N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC) was found to improve hair parameters in men with early-onset androgenetic alopecia, showing increased terminal hair count and decreased vellus hair count, with good tolerability. NAC, used alone or with minoxidil, may help due to its antioxidant properties, though its effectiveness can vary among individuals.
community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied
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nkrata
in Research
830 upvotes
1 year ago Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.
community Should i be worried dut 6 months
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Metro_V
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122 upvotes
2 months ago The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil, then switched to dutasteride and minoxidil for six months without significant results, noticing thinning after increasing creatine dosage. They plan to consult a dermatologist to explore potential causes beyond androgenetic alopecia.