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January 2004 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology”
The document explains hair growth and shedding, factors affecting it, and methods to evaluate hairloss, emphasizing the importance of skin biopsy for diagnosis.
The conversation is about whether vellus hair should be included in hair fall counts, with data showing dailyhairloss. The consensus is that shedding, including vellus hair, is normal and within physiological limits.
Dutasteride is effective for hairloss but may cause side effects like decreased sperm count, which might not fully recover after stopping. Users discuss balancing dosages to minimize side effects while maintaining benefits.
The conversation is about the role of testosterone in hairloss and the effectiveness of different treatments. The conclusion is that DHT is the main culprit for hairloss, and finasteride has been proven to work long-term in maintaining and regrowing hair. Testosterone may have a minor effect, but it is not the primary cause of hairloss.
Creatine may cause hairloss in some individuals, especially those on finasteride, despite no scientific link. Personal experiences suggest individual sensitivity to DHT could be a factor.
Creatine does not directly cause hairloss but may increase DHT levels, potentially worsening hairloss in those predisposed to male pattern baldness. Users have mixed experiences, with some reporting increased shedding and others seeing no effect.