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January 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
Fibrosing alopecia in a patterndistribution is a hair loss condition often confused with other types, requiring early treatment but usually not resulting in significant hair regrowth.
A user has been experiencing hair loss for 4 years, with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and various supplements proving ineffective. They were diagnosed with fibrosing alopecia in a patterndistribution, a condition that may require a combination of anti-inflammatory and hair growth treatments.
A 23-year-old male experienced sudden hair loss over six months, losing about 30% of his hair. Treatments include 10% minoxidil, a hair spray, and a vitamin pill; opinions on the cause vary between normal hair loss due to deficiencies and male pattern baldness.
Dutasteride has a larger volume of distribution than finasteride due to its lipophilic nature, allowing it to concentrate in hydrophobic areas and making it difficult to excrete. A user experiencing hair loss has been using oral finasteride for 10 months with minimal regrowth and is considering switching to dutasteride or adding oral minoxidil.
Treating the itch associated with male pattern baldness, which is believed to be caused by DHT. Potential treatments discussed include salt water, finasteride, ketoconazole, and RU58841.