Does changing the Minoxidil brand affect my treatment?

You would benefit tremendously from seeing a board certified dermatologist and by having a scalp biopsy. You likely have central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA) and, in my opinion, any and all treatments should not be started until this diagnosis is either confirmed or ruled out by a d...

Hormone fluctuations in women are a major contributing cause of hair loss, hair thinning and hairline recession. Women suffering from hair thinning benefit from having their hormone levels tested.

Your magnified images are not ideal for proper evaluation but would suggest some degree of anisotrichosis (variation in caliber). Please see a dermatologist. A careful examination of the scalp, including use of trichoscopy, along with full review of your medical details, history and blood tests ...

You are incorrect that this technique does not work. That’s simply false. Intramuscular kenalog may not be the right option for everyone but it is an option for many. Be sure to carefully review your concerns with your dermatologist. There are potential side effects with any treatment but that d...

Great question.Dutasteride theoretically has more potency for hair preservation than Finasteride but a higher side effect profile as well.  The use of dutasteride for hair loss is an off-label use according to the FDA.  Typically regrowth of both agents occurs in areas where the hair is m...

Shedding from minoxidil and finasteride can last a lot longer than 30 days - 2 months is not unusual.