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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
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Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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research Pigmented vellus and upright regrowing hairs as the only predictive trichoscopic markers of hair regrowth in alopecia totalis and universalis
Pigmented vellus and upright regrowing hairs predict hair regrowth in severe alopecia.
research Trichoscopy of alopecia areata: An update
Trichoscopy helps diagnose and monitor alopecia areata by looking at a combination of specific hair and scalp features.
research Alopecia areata predictive score: A new trichoscopy‐based tool to predict treatment outcome in patients with patchy alopecia areata
A new tool can predict hair regrowth in patchy alopecia areata patients.
research Telogen Effluvium
Trichoscopy is not specific for diagnosing telogen effluvium and both telogen effluvium and androgenetic alopecia often occur together.
research Female diffuse non‐cicatricial alopecia—The diagnostic value of trichoscopy
Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing different types of female hair loss without needing a biopsy.
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5 / 25 resultscommunity Today I didn’t go to my cousin marriage because of my hair. I feel really depressed, I just want to disaper, i can’t take this anymore. I tried everything for the past 3 years, and I’m just 21 years. I’m isolating myself from othesrs.
A 21 year-old feeling depressed about hair loss and how to cope with it, discussing various treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, hair pieces, and scalp micropigmentation. There is also discussion of accepting oneself and redefining self-worth in order to not base one's entire identity on their hair.
community Does RU work? I see people buying it and reporting success, but if so why was it discontinued?
RU58841 is a controversial hair loss treatment with mixed reviews; some users report success, often in combination with other treatments like finasteride or minoxidil, while others experience side effects like chest pain. The treatment's discontinuation is speculated to be due to patent expiration and lack of profitability, despite some users continuing to use it as part of a broader regimen.
community How true is the statement: dead follicles don't grow back?
Hair follicles usually go dormant rather than die, and treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and hormone therapy can sometimes reactivate them, though results vary. Complete regrowth is rare, especially in long-term bald areas, but some individuals see significant improvement with these treatments.
community The Finasteride Shed is real.
Increasing finasteride dosage can cause significant hair shedding initially. Users suggest adding minoxidil or switching to dutasteride for better results.
community Oral Fin+Min: Digital microscope scalp review - Day 0 Vs 3 Months
A user used oral finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, seeing new hair growth under a microscope but no visible change. Commenters debated if the growth was real hair or fibers, and the user will update every 90 days.