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autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
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a JAK inhibitor for alopecia areata and other autoimmune conditions
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch The Spotted Lunula: Three Patients with Alopecia Areata Exhibited Spotty Absence of Whiteness in the Lunulae of Their Nails
Alopecia areata can cause spotty white areas on nails.
research The Value of Dermoscopy in Diagnosing Eyebrow Loss in Patients with Alopecia Areata and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
Trichoscopy effectively diagnoses eyebrow loss, distinguishing between alopecia areata and frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research Use of Trichoscopy for the Diagnosis of Alopecia Areata Coexisting with Primary Scarring Alopecia in a Female Hair Loss Patient
Trichoscopy helped diagnose and treat a woman with two different types of hair loss.
research Lichen Planopilaris: Mechanisms, Subtypes, and Diagnosis
Lichen planopilaris causes permanent hair loss and scarring due to damage to hair follicles and can be mistaken for other hair loss conditions.
research Dermoscopy of Scalp Tumors: A Multi-Center Study Conducted by the International Dermoscopy Society
The study concluded that scalp tumors show different patterns based on age, gender, and tumor thickness, and emphasized the importance of early detection and scalp examinations.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Why is no one pointing out dandruff as the number 1 evidence/symptom of MPB?
The post discusses the theory that persistent dandruff in areas prone to hair loss could be a sign of hair follicles dying due to DHT, indicating balding. The responses vary, with some users noting improvements in dandruff and hair loss with treatments like Dutasteride, while others experienced hair loss without dandruff.
community I destroyed my scalp so you wouldn't have to: here's what happens when you quit topical minoxidil
Quitting minoxidil can lead to significant hair loss, even in areas that were not thinning before, as hair becomes reliant on the treatment. Some users also report losing hair gains when stopping minoxidil despite taking finasteride.
community 35m 1.5 months on oral fin/min is it too good to be true?
A 35-year-old man, balding since 18, has seen growth of small, almost white hairs all over his scalp after 1.5 months on oral finasteride and minoxidil. Users suggest sticking with the treatment for a year, adding microneedling, and potentially trying RU58841 or dutasteride.
community Can Microneedling help regrow hair in balded temples and above/in-front of ears?
The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss and recently added microneedling and biotin vitamins to their routine. They are asking if microneedling can regrow hair in completely bald areas, specifically around the temples and above/in front of the ears.
community 50 years old 4.5 months on Fin
A 50-year-old user shared their positive experience with hair regrowth using finasteride, minoxidil, biotin, pumpkin seed oil, derma rolling, biotin shampoo, and Nizoral. They reported significant improvement in hair density and regrowth, especially in the crown and mid-scalp areas, with no side effects.