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research The Histopathology of Noncicatricial Alopecia

43 citations , March 2006 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”

Different types of hair loss have unique features under a microscope, but a doctor's exam is important for accurate diagnosis.

research Histopathologic Evaluation of Alopecias

90 citations , June 2006 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology”

The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires careful examination of hair and scalp tissue, considering both clinical and microscopic features.

research Alopecia fibrosante frontal em mulheres negras: aspectos clínicos, diagnósticos e terapêuticos

September 2025 in “Brazilian Journal of Health Review”

Early diagnosis and less aggressive hair care improve outcomes for Black women with frontal fibrosing alopecia.

Oral Minoxidil in Non-Androgenic Alopecias

research Minoxidil oral en alopecias no androgénicas

November 2023 in “Piel”

Oral Minoxidil could be a safe and effective alternative treatment for various non-androgenic alopecias.

research An Overview of Alopecias

53 citations , March 2014 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine”

The document explains different types of hair loss, their causes, and treatments, and suggests future research areas.

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community Rosemary Oil for inflammatory hairloss? Recommendations?

in Treatment 5 upvotes 11 months ago

A user with seborrheic dermatitis and traction alopecia is seeking alternatives to minoxidil for hair loss, considering rosemary oil for its anti-inflammatory properties. They express concerns about potential side effects and effectiveness of various treatments, including rosemary oil, caffeine, and Redensyl.

community Most Recent Interesting Hairloss Studies: 10% Minox vs 5% Minox / Radio Rrequency Treatment for AA / Topical Ketoconazole / PRP+Minox vs Minox vs PRP / Alopecia as a systemic disease

in Treatment 89 upvotes 6 years ago

Treatments for hair loss, such as topical minoxidil, platelet-rich plasma therapy with or without minoxidil, ketoconazole, non-abative radio frequency, natural products, finasteride and cortexolone 17 alpha propionate. The post evaluates the efficacy and safety of these treatments in various studies.

community C’est terrible - at my wits end

in Female 450 upvotes 2 years ago

A 29-year-old woman is experiencing gradual hair thinning since age 15, suspects Androgenic Alopecia, and has tried 5% minoxidil with little success. She has purchased various hair loss treatments including minoxidil, dutasteride, finasteride, and spironolactone, but is cautious about starting them due to potential interactions with her ADHD medication.

community A stress hormone has been found to signal through skin cells to repress the activation of hair-follicle stem cells in mice

in Research/Science 30 upvotes 5 years ago

Stress can lead to hair loss by affecting hair-follicle stem cells, and this loss is harder to recover from if one has male pattern baldness (MPB). Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are used to address hair loss, but stress-related hair loss differs from androgenic alopecia.

community 48 days of Fin, Min, and Dermaroller

in Progress Pictures 1744 upvotes 2 years ago

The user has been using finasteride for hair loss for 2-3 years, and added 5% topical minoxidil and daily 1.5mm dermarolling to their routine 50 days ago, which resulted in significant hair growth. The user recommends dermarolling along with minoxidil and finasteride for better results.

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