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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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research Micrografting and Hair Transplantation Surgery
Hair transplantation is highly effective with careful technique and attention to patient needs.
research Natural Hair Patterns: Understanding Characteristics for Optimal Hair Restoration
Surgeons need to understand natural hair patterns for better hair restoration results.
research Management of the Crown: Addressing Vertex Baldness in Hair Transplantation
Treat the front and middle scalp before the vertex in hair transplants, aim for good density, use non-surgical options for young people, and customize treatment for natural results.
research Letter: Defining the Frontal Area in Hair Restoration Surgery
The letter discusses a disagreement about the definition of the "frontal area" in hair restoration surgery and questions the effectiveness of treatments like finasteride and minoxidil on this area.
research Response: Finasteride's Effect on Frontal and Vertex Hair Loss
Finasteride's effectiveness on the frontal hair loss area is not well-studied or confirmed.
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5 / 224 resultscommunity COMPLETE OVERVIEW of the Treatment of androgenetic alopecia in men
Male androgenetic alopecia is commonly treated with topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, both requiring continuous use. Other options include hair restoration surgery, dutasteride, light therapy, and camouflaging agents.
community There's a Dr wanting to expand his Verteporfin trials
Verteporfin may improve hair transplant outcomes and reduce scarring, potentially allowing patients to avoid finasteride. Dr. Barghouthi seeks collaborations, volunteers, and financial support for research on verteporfin.org.
community M37, 0.5mg fin EOD, 5% min topical 2x daily, 5 months
A 37-year-old man treated his hair loss with 0.5mg finasteride every other day and 5% minoxidil twice daily for 5 months, reducing finasteride from 1mg due to side effects. His hair improved significantly, with positive changes visible from all angles, and he experienced no more side effects after the dosage adjustment.
community Hair loss journey and why don't more people discuss Topical Dutasteride?
A 29-year-old with hair loss (NW 3) uses microneedling, oral minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo. They are considering topical dutasteride after limited success with current treatments and are questioning why it's not more widely discussed.
community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies
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.