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November 2020 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology”
Both concentrations of triamcinolone acetonide are effective for hair regrowth in patchy alopecia areata, but 5 mg/mL is recommended to reduce side effects.
A 31-year-old has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil for hair loss. They noticed a sudden triangular thinning patch on their scalp and are seeking advice, questioning if it could be medication-related.
A user is considering combining oral and topical dutasteride to lower scalp DHT more effectively and is seeking advice on this approach. They are thinking about doing a patch test on their mid scalp.
A 21-year-old experiencing hair loss since age 16 is using 1mg dutasteride, 5mg minoxidil, and Nizoral, with occasional microneedling, but stopped microneedling due to scalp inflammation. They report some patchy regrowth, with stronger results at the front than the midsection.
The user is concerned about patchy hair regrowth after 5.5 months of treatment. They are questioning if more hair growth can be expected in the upcoming months.
The conversation discusses scalp issues and hair loss, with treatments like Accutane, Nizoral, and H&S being used. Suggestions include considering finasteride, minoxidil, and jojoba oil, with caution advised for the latter.