Could I be experiencing hair loss? 25 y/o (photo)

If you’ve already been on dutasteride, finasteride, minoxidil, and even HRT, and still aren’t seeing improvement — then something’s off, and it might not be about the meds themselves. Here’s what could be going on: Maybe it’s not androgenetic hair loss.Everyone assumes it is, but if it's a...

Hello, Thank you for your thoughtful and important question — lichen planopilaris (LPP) can be a complex diagnosis, and your biopsy findings offer helpful insights into where you are in the disease process. From what you've shared, your pathology reveals: Perifollicular fibrosis (...

Hello, Antihistamines are not a standard treatment for androgenetic alopecia (AGA) or scarring hair loss, but they can sometimes play a role in immune-related hair loss like alopecia areata. They don’t directly suppress the immune system but can help reduce inflammation and histamine a...

Thank you for reaching out and sharing your concerns. It’s not uncommon to experience initial shedding when starting treatments like dutasteride and minoxidil. This shedding can be a part of the hair growth cycle as the new hair pushes out the older, weaker hairs. However, if you’ve noticed sig...

Topical finasteride has been explored as an alternative to oral finasteride to minimize systemic side effects, such as gynecomastia and changes in hormone levels. The rationale behind using topical finasteride is that it may reduce scalp DHT levels while having a lesser impact on systemic DHT...

Both oral and topical minoxidil have their own advantages and considerations, and the choice between them often depends on individual preferences, tolerability, and specific medical conditions. Topical Minoxidil is commonly used for treating hair loss and is applied directly to the scalp. It is...