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an anticonvulsant repurposed for hair loss via histone inhibition
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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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a JAK inhibitor for alopecia areata and other autoimmune conditions
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research Non-classical Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Presenting With Severe Androgenic Alopecia: A Case Report
Early diagnosis and treatment of NCCAH can improve symptoms and fertility.
research Line-Field Optical Coherence Tomography: Usefulness in the Non-Invasive Differential Diagnosis of Congenital Alopecia of Infancy
LC-OCT helps accurately diagnose different types of infant hair loss without invasive methods.
research Congenital triangular alopecia - A case report
Congenital triangular alopecia is a hair loss condition present from birth or early childhood with no effective treatment needed.
research Congenital Lipedematous Alopecia in a 6-Year-Old Asian Boy
A 6-year-old Asian boy has a rare scalp condition causing hair loss and thickening, with unclear causes and no effective treatment.
research Congenital triangular alopecia: A close mimicker of alopecia areata
CTA is often mistaken for AA but doesn't respond to steroids and may require hair transplantation.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 31M. Just diagnosed with androgenic alopecia. Fears of min.
A 31-year-old man with androgenic alopecia is considering treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo but is worried about finasteride's side effects. Users recommend starting with finasteride or dutasteride for DHT blocking, suggesting topical solutions to reduce side effects.
community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied
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 Is this Better Than Topical Minoxidil? Topical Diazoxide
Topical diazoxide may be a promising hair regrowth treatment, especially for those who don't respond to minoxidil, as it activates potassium channels without needing sulfation. It appears safe for topical use, avoiding systemic effects seen in oral use.
community Dutasteride Literally Saves Your Hair
Dutasteride significantly reduces scalp DHT levels and can save hair, though shedding is part of the process. Some users report success with dutasteride, while others struggle despite using it along with finasteride and oral minoxidil.
community Finasteride and Dutasteride results compilation thread
Combining finasteride and dutasteride may enhance hair regrowth by targeting different enzymes, with positive results reported. Minoxidil, both oral and topical, is also used to improve effectiveness.