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Basal cell carcinomas may use IDO to protect themselves from the immune system.
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research How I Do It: Ahmad’s NPRT System: A New Classification System for Documenting Male Pattern Baldness
Dr. Muhammad Ahmad created a simpler system to better describe male pattern hair loss.
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Dr. Steve Gabel developed a method for consistent before and after photos in hair transplant surgery using specific camera settings and patient positioning.
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Alopecia Areata (AA) causes significant emotional distress, including feelings of embarrassment, depression, and anxiety, and impacts social interactions and daily activities.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity I’ve been on Finasteride for 6.5 months. (5 months on 0.2mg and 1.5 months on 0.5mg) Here are the progress pictures.
A 21-year-old has been using finasteride for 6.5 months, starting with 0.25 mg daily and increasing to 0.5 mg, experiencing improved hair quality and no significant side effects. They have not used minoxidil due to convenience and health reasons, and they noticed progress in hair growth, particularly at the crown, after about 4 months.
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A 23-year-old male experiencing worsening hair loss has tried topical Minoxidil, Finasteride, Progesterone, Hydrocortisone butyrate, and Ketoconazole. He is considering switching to oral Finasteride due to concerns about side effects and lack of improvement.
community october 2025 - may 2026 a bit of balding but I have restored my hair
The user restored their hair using 5% minoxidil liquid, a 5 mg minoxidil pill, and dutasteride, experiencing no side effects. Others shared mixed experiences with dutasteride and finasteride, noting side effects like reduced libido and erection issues.
community I have been battling hair loss for 20 years, feel free to ask me anything
A user's 20 year journey with hair loss and the treatments they have used to manage it, including finasteride, minoxidil, a custom Strut Blend of Dutasteride, Minoxidil, Tretinoin, and Biotin, Nizoral shampoo, multivitamins, Vitamin D, B Complex, Dim, Clomid, exercise, diet, laser helmet, Toppik dark brown, and topical Finasteride. The user also talks about their successful life, lack of desire for children and high sperm count due to Clomid.
community Nov 2023-Nov 2024, 1 Year on Oral Fin (1mg/day)+ Oral Min (1.25mg/day), I’m 23 and I’ve got my life back
A 23-year-old experienced significant hair regrowth and regained confidence after one year of using oral finasteride (1mg/day) and oral minoxidil (1.25mg/day) without side effects. The user felt the treatment was life-changing, allowing them to be more social and active.
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