research SALT II: A new take on the Severity of Alopecia Tool (SALT) for determining percentage scalp hair loss
The updated SALT II tool offers a more precise way to measure scalp hair loss.
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research STRIAA (Severity TRichoscopy Index Alopecia Areata): Validation of a Novel Trichoscopic Tool for Evaluation of Alopecia Areata
The STRIAA tool helps doctors quickly and effectively assess the severity of Alopecia Areata.
research Development of a Visual Extension of the Severity of Alopecia Tool (VESALT) for Alopecia Areata
VESALT improves alopecia areata assessment by including non-scalp areas and is reliable and user-friendly.
research Visualizing Severity of Alopecia Tool (SALT) scores in the clinical setting using patient images from a clinical trial
The study helps doctors use patient images to understand and apply SALT scores for treating severe alopecia areata.
research Using artificial intelligence to compute Severity of Alopecia Tool scores
AI can accurately measure hair loss severity in alopecia areata.
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5 / 172 resultscommunity DHT Harms Scalp Microbiome: DHT Itch is REAL
Increased Malassezia and Cutibacterium in the scalp microbiome are linked to higher sebum production and inflammation in androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Treatments include ciclopirox shampoo, benzoyl peroxide shampoo, clobetasol propionate, calcipotriol, minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.
community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied
Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.
community EU Shouldn't Ban Fin & Dut: PFS is NOT REAL.
Finasteride and Dutasteride do not cause depression or "Post Finasteride Syndrome," with concerns often linked to the nocebo effect and preexisting mental health issues. The EU is unlikely to ban these drugs, but access may become more restricted due to ongoing debates.
community 5 months topical spiro + minox + micro
A 35-year-old male uses topical minoxidil, spironolactone, and microneedling for hair loss, with spironolactone prescribed based on a DNA test indicating poor response to finasteride and dutasteride. Despite concerns about the test's validity and spironolactone's side effects, he reports stable or improved hair condition and no low testosterone symptoms.
community Dermatologist told me to quit fin after turning 40
A dermatologist advised a patient to stop taking finasteride (fin) after turning 40 due to potential risk of aggressive prostate cancer. The patient and others in the conversation debated this advice, discussing the relationship between finasteride, prostate cancer, and hair loss, and considering alternatives like topical finasteride.
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