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.
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research Clinicopathologic and trichoscopic features of keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans: A case series study
The study concluded that key signs of Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans are changes in terminal hair and vellus hair follicles, which likely start the inflammation and damage to hair follicles.
research Dermoscopic features of follicular mycosis fungoides of nonscalp areas: Report of 11 cases and literature review
Dermoscopy helps diagnose folliculotropic mycosis fungoides by identifying specific skin patterns.
research Isolated hair loss on the eyebrow: five cases with trichoscopic features
Trichoscopy helps tell apart hair loss due to alopecia areata from trichotillomania in eyebrows.
research Reflectance confocal microscopy can differentiate dermoscopic white dots of the scalp between sweat gland ducts or follicular infundibulum
Reflectance confocal microscopy can tell apart white dots on the scalp as either sweat gland ducts or hair follicle openings.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity We already know how to permanently fix hair loss. The science is done. The only thing missing is the funding to run one experiment.
A permanent hair loss solution could involve reprogramming hair follicles to resist DHT using mRNA and siRNA. However, high costs, safety concerns, and the pharmaceutical industry's preference for ongoing treatments over one-time cures are major obstacles, with finasteride and minoxidil remaining standard treatments.
community Accelerated Hair Loss from Creatine
Creatine may cause hair loss in some individuals, especially those on finasteride, despite no scientific link. Personal experiences suggest individual sensitivity to DHT could be a factor.
community Creatine Doesn’t Cause Hair Loss: Stop the BS
Creatine does not cause hair loss, despite many users reporting personal experiences of hair shedding. Scientific evidence shows no link between creatine and increased hair loss or hormone changes.
community 'How Balding Treatments Became the New Botox' article in the Cut really made an impression on me
Hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride are popular but often lead to side effects and mixed results. The discussion stresses consulting medical professionals and being wary of unproven treatments in the hair loss industry.
community UPDATE: The theory that explains everything. Please help me make this big!
Hair loss theory involves 3alpha-hydroxysteroid reductase (3AHD) converting DHT to androstenol. Discussion explores potential treatments and encourages more research.
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