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September 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics”
The conclusion is that accurate diagnosis of different types of hairloss requires careful examination of tissue samples and understanding of clinical symptoms.
The user experienced hairloss due to a crash diet and later developed scarringhairloss. They are now on finasteride, oral minoxidil, LDN, Zyrtec, and Oztela to reduce scalp inflammation and promote hair regrowth.
Microneedling may worsen hairloss due to potential scarring and inflammation, with some users suggesting caution and proper technique to avoid damage. Alternatives like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are implied as safer options.
Topical roflumilast is effective for reducing inflammation in various scalp conditions like seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, and eczema, but not proven to stop scarring alopecia. Alternatives like apremilast and Vtama are also discussed for their anti-inflammatory benefits.
The user experienced hairloss since 2019 and tried finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, and ketoconazole shampoo without success. A scalp biopsy showed scarring and inflammation from folliculitis, indicating chronic inflammation was affecting treatment effectiveness.
Microneedling can help with hairloss by inducing collagen if done correctly, but improper technique may cause scarring and worsen the condition. Some users apply dissolved vitamin C before and after microneedling to enhance results.