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research Hairline Design in Hair Replacement Surgery
Dr. Michael Beehner recommends a personalized, careful approach to hairline design in hair replacement surgery for a natural look.
research Acute hair loss on the limbs in frontal fibrosing alopecia: a clinicopathological study of two cases
Frontal fibrosing alopecia can cause sudden hair loss on limbs, similar to scalp hair loss.
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People with Inflammatory Bowel Disease often lose hair due to stress, medication side effects, or lack of nutrients, and treatment depends on the specific cause.
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Early and accurate diagnosis of posterior scalp hair loss is crucial for effective treatment and better outcomes.
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5 / 297 resultscommunity If you're sitting there wondering, "I'm losing my hair, what do I do?" then read my advice here. I've been fighting the fight for 7 years, with great success. (pictures included)
Fighting hair loss with "The Big 3" treatments of Propecia, Rogaine and Nizoral shampoo, as well as specific advice on how to use these products. People have shared their long-term success stories and some have discussed the side effects of finasteride. Other suggestions included Lipogaine and Pura D'or Hair Loss Prevention Therapy Shampoo & Conditioner.
community Why do patients drop back to baseline/pre-treatment soon after quitting Finasteride?
Stopping finasteride often leads to rapid hair loss, returning to a genetic baseline, as the drug temporarily halts hair loss and promotes regrowth. The discussion explores the complexity of hair loss, suggesting that factors beyond DHT, such as genetics and scalp conditions, may play a role.
community Fear of transplants because of 'the old plugs' of yesteryear.
Hair transplants have improved significantly from the old "plug" method, which left unnatural results. Modern techniques by skilled doctors can achieve natural-looking hairlines.
community 1 year on fin. No results. I give up.
A user who has been taking finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling for one year with no results, and the replies discuss other treatments, including dutasteride, which is feared due to potential side effects.
community Finasteride doesn't work for me in 2 years and my bloodtest result just came in.
A user has been treating hair loss with finasteride for two years without success and is experiencing an itchy scalp with seborrhea. Despite low DHT levels, they are still losing hair, suggesting that DHT might not be the main cause of their hair loss, and they are considering other treatments or causes.