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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology”
Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide is effective for treating patchy hair loss, and dermoscopy helps detect treatment response and side effects early.
A user's experience with hair loss, their attempts to treat it using topical minoxidil and finasteride, and other suggested treatments such as oral minoxidil and finasteride. Replies included advice against wasting time or money on scalp massages or oils.
A 33-year-old male is documenting his hair regrowth progress using minoxidil, red light therapy, copper peptides, and micro-needling, with noticeable improvement in hair thickness and coverage. He plans to add a topical finasteride/minoxidil spray and aims for a shadow on his scalp rather than a full head of hair.
User OmniStrife experienced amazing hair regrowth using 1/4 of a Finasteride pill daily for 6 months. Others discussed their results, availability of pills, and side effects.
User experienced rapid thinning on crown, used dutasteride for 3 months with significant improvement. Microneedling and ketoconazole were also used, but no minoxidil or finasteride.