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Viable Terminal Scalp Hair Follicles Are Necessary and Sufficient for Clinical Efficacy of Finasteride in Male Pattern Hair Loss

research Viable terminal scalp hair follicles constitute a necessary and sufficient biological end‐organ that conditions clinical efficacy of finasteride in males with male pattern hair loss without implying reversal of miniaturized follicles

6 citations , June 2019 in “Skin Research and Technology”

Finasteride works for hair loss by maintaining existing hair follicles, not reversing miniaturization.

Exhaustive Analysis of Scalp Hair Regression: Subjective and Objective Perception from Initial Hair Loss to Severe Miniaturization and Drug-Induced Regrowth

research Exhaustive analysis of scalp hair regression: subjective and objective perception from initial hair loss to severe miniaturisation and drug-induced regrowth

3 citations , January 2021 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research”

Hair loss reduces hair thickness and coverage, but drug treatments mainly revive dormant hairs rather than reverse thinning; patients often undervalue their hair loss severity.

research Possible mechanisms of miniaturization during androgenetic alopecia or pattern hair loss

116 citations , September 2001 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Hair loss occurs due to fewer papillary cells, smaller follicles, and shorter growth phases.

The Ludwig Pattern of Androgenetic Alopecia Is Due to a Hierarchy of Androgen Sensitivity Within Follicular Units That Leads to Selective Miniaturization and a Reduction in the Number of Terminal Hairs Per Follicular Unit

research The Ludwig pattern of androgenetic alopecia is due to a hierarchy of androgen sensitivity within follicular units that leads to selective miniaturization and a reduction in the number of terminal hairs per follicular unit

47 citations , September 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

Ludwig pattern hair loss in women results from varying sensitivity in hair follicles, causing fewer visible hairs.

research The effects of autologus platelet rich plasma and various growth factors on non-transplanted miniaturized hair

37 citations , March 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international”

PRP treatment helped reverse hair thinning and promoted new hair growth.

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community Miniaturized hair or regrowth?

in Is this regrowth? 4 upvotes 2 years ago

A user started finasteride a month ago and is unsure if small hairs are miniaturized or new growth. Replies include a joke and a deleted comment.

community Miniaturization or regrowth? How can I tell them apart?

in Treatment 11 upvotes 6 months ago

The user has been using finasteride for 16 months, minoxidil for 11 months, and started microneedling 2 months ago, experiencing shedding phases. They are questioning whether they are experiencing miniaturization or regrowth.

community IGE Hair Loss and Miniaturization

in Chat 3 upvotes 1 year ago

A 23-year-old male is experiencing diffuse hair loss and miniaturization, possibly due to high IGE levels after using tofacitinib. He seeks advice and has not yet consulted a dermatologist.

community Finasteride and already miniaturised hairs

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 51 upvotes 1 year ago

Finasteride is being used to prevent further hair loss, with hopes of thickening existing thin hair, but results are slow. Users suggest adding minoxidil, dermastamping, and possibly dutasteride for better results.

community Still losing miniaturized hair after 8 months on fin. Is it time for dutasteride?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 37 upvotes 1 year ago

The user is considering switching from finasteride to dutasteride due to continued hair loss and lack of improvement after 8 months. They plan to add minoxidil and are advised to give treatments more time, as progress can take years.

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