Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) hits the donor area (back of the head) as it does everywhere else on the head. Men with DUPA should not have a hair transplant. The arrows point to only three normal terminal hairs in this patient’s donor area within the field of view. All of the other hairs are in some degree of miniaturization.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29028377
In treating androgenetic alopecia, 5% minoxidil is a commonly used topical drug. By using electrodynamic microneedle at the same time may increase absorption of minoxidil and further stimulate hair growth.
A 24-week, randomized, evaluator blinded, comparative study was performed to evaluate the efficacy of treating Chinese male androgenetic alopecia using microneedle combined with 5% minoxidil topical solution.
Randomized subjects received topical 5% minoxidil (group 1, n = 20), local electrodynamic microneedle treatments (group 2, n = 20), or local electrodynamic microneedle treatments plus topical 5% minoxidil (group 3, n = 20). A total of 12 microneedle treatments were performed every 2 weeks with 2ml 5% minoxidil delivery in group 3 during each microneedle treatment. Patient receiving topical 5% minoxidil applied 1 ml of the solution twice daily over the course of the study. A total of 60 Chinese male subjects with Norwood-Hamilton type III-VI androgenetic alopecia were treated.
The mean improvement in total hair density from baseline to 24 weeks was 18.8/cm2 in group 1, 23.4/cm2 in group 2, and 38.3/cm2 in group 3. The hair growth in the 3 groups was significantly different (P = 0.002), but there were no significant differences in toxicity found between the 3 groups.
Treatment with microneedle plus topical 5% minoxidil was associated with the best hair growth.
Androgenetic alopecia; Chinese; microneedle; minoxidil
2019-10-25 04:26:212019-10-26 07:11:33Another article on microneedling and minoxidil used in combination as a good treatment for early hair loss
https://professorhealth.org/2017/12/a-new-way-to-activate-stem-cells-to-make-hair-grow/
2017-12-18 07:26:422017-12-18 07:26:42Another approach to stem cell treatment for hair loss from UCLA
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A Google search brought me to the question and your answer from a man who was experiencing dramatic hair loss following a two month usage of Lamasil. Your reply discounted Lamasil from being a cause, citing the drug’s use for infections that in and of the condition cause hair loss.
I am sorry to tell you I find your reply specious. Look, the drug insert slip detailing the side effects CLEARLY states that hair loss is a DIRECT side effect of terbinafine hydrochloride usage. You can bet the drug company would give much not to have to include it, or any other in a list of side effects, but after 33 years of patient use, I’m fairly certain that it’s had substantiation. Hair loss is a real unpleasant and tremendously visable side effect, and tons of money is spent by men and women to counter baldness. No drug company wants to have to tell users “this could happen to you”.
Now, I am a 45 year old woman prescribed and dutifully taking on schedule terbinafine hydrochloride aka Lamasil. I have had HUGE, by the handfuls, hair loss. I am in perfect health, substantiated by my age 45 health screening, except for normal stress, the effects of aging, and toenail fungus.
Please note: I received the prescription of Lamasil for TOENAIL fungus, not fingernail fungus, not ringworm or anything else that would cause hair loss, and hair loss is NOT a result of toenail fungus, doctor. So, when you post a sincere and concerned question (which unsurprisingly you did NOT answer) with a reply disdaining and discounting the legitimacy of the issue with an answer that supports an obvious agenda on your part, you discredit yourself and your profession.
AND I still need to know if MY hair will regrow. That guy was almost certainly loosing his hair from the Lamasil. Drugs are special, doctor, and many are needful, but those side effects ARE real.
Many drugs can cause hair loss, but my position has always been to explore other, more common causes of hair loss before blaming the drug. More importantly you need to discuss starting or stopping any medication with your physician.
Lamisil is often used in the treatment of fungal diseases of the skin, such as ringworm or toe fungus. If left untreated, some fungal diseases of the scalp by itself can also cause hair loss. I stand corrected with your reference to the drug insert warning of hair loss as a complication, but many times, just because a person is on a drug that has hair loss as a known side effect, it does not mean that it is THE cause of the hair loss. Diagnosis is just not that simple.
If you believe the drug you are taking is causing your hair loss, please address these issues with the prescribing doctor. There’s a disclaimer at the bottom of every page of this site that can be summarized to say, “This site is intended to educate the public on hair loss topics and should not be used for the purpose of medical diagnosis or treatment recommendation.” Please remember that I am not your doctor.
2007-11-27 14:33:022007-11-27 14:33:09Angry Reader Points Out — Lamisil Does Cause Hair Loss!
The angle of the hair growth is determined by the surgeon who creates the recipient sites. The direction of the recipient sites, which is made with a needle, has an angle that will eventually dictate the final hair growth direction. I can’t tell from these photos the direction apart from the curl to your hair. I would have to look closely at the angle that the hair exits the skin to determine if the angle is correct. I have seen many hair surgeons create the hairline like the wheels of a bicycle spoke, circular from a mid-point in the center of the head. When it is done this way and the hair is straight, it is impossible to make it normal looking.
2018-09-13 05:28:312018-09-14 09:44:32Angle of Hair Growth (Photo)
Started taking fin around a week ago, and I feel like I’ve been getting really mad and annoyed very easily. Has anyone else experienced this?
If you think that the drug is causing this, try stopping it for two week and see if things go back to normal. There have been reports of changes in mental states in people taking this drug, although rare.
2020-08-13 03:21:072020-08-08 09:53:04Anger appearing on finasteride
i am an 18 year old girl and for about 6 months my hair has been falling out-particularly in the shower. it used to be fairly thick and now has become so much thinner. The doctors have said i am anemic- with very low ferritin in my blood. i am on iron pills and have been for two months. how long should it take to restore these levels and thus stop my hair loss? i have no problems with thyroid and no genetic history of premature balding if balding at all. what else could you suggest and is it worth buying any hair loss products? please help!
Iron deficiency in one of the medical conditions that could lead to hair loss or could accelerate hair loss due to other causes. Its treatment is not always easy and it may take a few months. You need to be checked with blood work periodically to assure that you are heading in the right direction with your treatment. When the iron deficiency is treated, your lost hair may re-grow within a few months.
2007-04-02 11:33:082007-04-02 11:33:29Anemic Teen Girl Losing Hair
I started researching on the web what I can do to prevent additional hair loss and ways to restore hair loss and found your website.
I was wondering if you could answer a question for me. Here’s a little history – I have had a medical condition which involved being on non-inflammatory steroids (prednisone) for 4 years and have had 3 surgeries. During each surgery I have noticed that my hair had gotten thinner. I also have a problem with being anemic due to the result of my prior medical problem and surgeries. I am supposed to be cured now, however, I have hair loss which is visible on the top of my head (easily to see my scalp). I’m only 34 years old and am very discouraged. Can my hair loss be restored by taking vitamins and/or iron pills? If not, what would I be facing to restore it? Can it even be restored at this point? Help!
You need to be examined to be sure that there is no other medical problem that is producing hair loss at this time. Anemia is just one of the causes of hair loss. Generally, vitamins and / or iron pills will have no effect. I am not sure if you are a man or woman from this question and this would be an important factor for men with hair loss that is genetic and precipitated by a medical condition will usually not get the hair back. You need to make an appointment with a competent doctor, who is familiar with hair loss.
