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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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nucleoside used for hair regrowth stimulant properties
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a synthetic estrogen used topically as an anti-androgen
learn Dutasteride
Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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research Dermoscopy and Ultraviolet-Enhanced Fluorescence Dermoscopy (UEFD) Increase the Accuracy of Diagnosis and Are Useful in Assessing the Effectiveness of Kerion celsi Treatment
Advanced dermoscopy techniques improve diagnosis and treatment monitoring for Kerion celsi but don't guarantee full hair regrowth.
research Ultraviolet-Induced Fluorescence Dermoscopy for the Differentiation of Non-Pigmented Malignant and Benign Lesions on the Face
UVFD can help doctors better identify harmful skin lesions on the face, reducing unnecessary biopsies.
research Ultraviolet‐induced fluorescence dermoscopy in detecting follicular openings in alopecia areata
UVFD helps detect hair follicles in alopecia areata better than traditional methods.
research Diagnostic Accuracy of Polarized and Ultraviolet Fluorescence-Induced Dermoscopy in Scarring and Nonscarring Alopecias: a Retrospective Observational Multicentric Study
UVF-dermoscopy is a useful tool for accurately diagnosing types of alopecia, especially in people with lighter skin.
research The Utility of Ultraviolet Dermoscopy in Identifying White Hairs in Children: A Diagnostic Aid
UV dermoscopy helps detect white hairs in children more effectively.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Tretinoin can make it worse!!!
Tretinoin may enhance minoxidil's effectiveness for those not responding to minoxidil alone, but it could reduce efficacy for some who are already responding to minoxidil. Tretinoin requires careful use, including skin moisturizing and sun protection due to increased sensitivity.
community Evolution theory: AGA is your body trying to reduce the risk of prostate cancer by exposing your scalp to more UV
Androgenic alopecia (AGA) might have evolved to reduce prostate cancer risk by increasing UV exposure to the scalp, but this theory is debated. Treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are used for AGA, though the exact causes and evolutionary reasons for hair loss are unclear.
community trichoscopy: for those of you with microscopes
The conversation discusses using USB microscopes for scalp photos and provides a link to an overview of trichoscopy. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
community topical DUT with dermapen, which form to order?
The conversation discusses using topical dutasteride with a dermapen for hair loss treatment. The user is deciding between liposomal and mesosomal formulations for this purpose.
community This tells you if you're shedding or losing hair (along with other things like fibrosis)
High frequency ultrasonography and HR-MRI can help identify hair shedding causes like inflammation and fibrosis. The conversation discusses the potential of using these technologies to evaluate treatments like Verteporfin for hair regeneration.