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research Androgenetic Alopecia and its Association with Metabolic Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

1 citations , April 2019 in “Acta medica Philippina”

Androgenetic alopecia is linked to a higher risk of metabolic syndrome.

research Classifications of patterned hair loss: a review

101 citations , January 2016 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery”

Different types of hair loss need specific treatments, and while many classification systems exist, each has its flaws; more research is needed to refine these systems and treatments.

research Classification and Scoring of Androgenetic Alopecia (Male and Female Pattern)

1 citations , January 2017 in “Springer eBooks”

The document explains how hair loss patterns in men and women, known as Androgenetic alopecia, are classified using the Hamilton-Norwood system for men and the Ludwig grade system for women.

research 32. Hair Transplantation

January 2018 in “Georg Thieme Verlag eBooks”

Hair transplantation is a surgical procedure to move hair to bald areas, requires good donor hair, and results show in about a year.

research Classification and Scoring of Androgenetic Alopecia (Male and Female Pattern)

January 2016 in “Springer eBooks”

The document explains how hair loss in men and women, known as Androgenetic alopecia, is categorized using the Hamilton-Norwood system for men and the Ludwig grade system for women.

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community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

in Research 830 upvotes 2 years ago

Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

community Steps before starting medication

in Treatments 336 upvotes 7 months ago

A 31-year-old man, between Norwood 4 and 5, is considering hair loss treatments like finasteride and minoxidil but is concerned about side effects. He is exploring options with doctors and considering a hair transplant, noting that some clinics require medication before and after the procedure.

community Why Diffuse Thinning is Worse Than a Receding Hairline

in Research/Science 149 upvotes 1 year ago

Diffuse thinning is worse than a receding hairline as it affects the entire scalp, complicating styling and hair transplants. Treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, and RU58841 are mentioned, with some users noting improved hair density.

community NW5 at 19. How many grafts do I need?

in Transplants 138 upvotes 3 years ago

A 19-year-old with rapid hair loss since 16 is considering a hair transplant but refuses to take finasteride or any 5α-Reductase inhibitors. They are currently using minoxidil, tretinoin, and microneedling with a Derminator 2, and only want hair until age 27.

community 2 years of 5% topical minoxidil + 1 year of 1mg finasteride.

in Progress Pictures 236 upvotes 4 months ago

The user shared progress pictures after using 5% topical minoxidil for two years and 1mg finasteride for one year, but many commenters believe the hair looks the same, attributing changes to different haircuts rather than actual regrowth. The user reported no side effects from finasteride, and opinions varied on whether any significant hairline improvement occurred.

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