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January 2021 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research”
Hair loss reduces hair thickness and coverage, but drug treatments mainly revive dormant hairs rather than reverse thinning; patients often undervalue their hair loss severity.
Nearly 40% of adults with alopecia areata achieved at least 80% scalphaircoverage after 52 weeks of taking OLUMIANT® 4-mg. The conversation distinguishes this success from androgenetic alopecia, which is a different type of hair loss.
Beard to scalphair transplants can provide 12,000-15,000 grafts for coverage, with fast recovery time. However, beard hair may grow curly and not suitable for frontal areas.
A 20-year-old experiencing hair loss since age 16 is using finasteride and minoxidil and is considering future hair transplants. Discussions include the potential for multiple transplants, the use of body hair for coverage, and the importance of treatments like dutasteride and scalp micropigmentation for maintaining hair density.
The conversation discusses switching from oral to topical finasteride for hair loss, with concerns about application methods and side effects like dizziness and low energy. Users suggest mixing finasteride with minoxidil for better scalpcoverage and dosage control.
Using a blunt tip syringe for applying hair loss treatments like Minoxidil provides better scalpcoverage than droppers. Users discuss the benefits of liquid over foam and share tips for effective application.