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June 2020 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement”
Frontal fibrosing alopecia is linked to increased immune system activity and reduced stem cells, suggesting early treatment targeting this pathway might prevent hair follicle damage.
The post and conversation are about microneedling as a treatment for alopecia. It provides a comprehensive review of scientific literature on the technique and its application.
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.
An 18-year-old shares their successful hair regrowth journey using finasteride 1mg daily, topical minoxidil twice a day (mixed with tretinoin 0.025% at night), ketoconazole shampoo 2-3 times a week, and occasional dermarolling. They report no side effects and emphasize the importance of consistency and early intervention.
A woman is concerned about her husband's hair thinning and researches treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. He decides against medication due to potential side effects and plans to shave his head if necessary.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of finasteride and dutasteride in treating hair loss, emphasizing that significant results often take 12-18 months or more. Dutasteride is generally considered superior, with similar or fewer side effects than finasteride, but patience is required for noticeable improvement.