Regular Member alexmillne Posted July 6, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted July 6, 2023 Trichoscopy Results – HELP! - My mature hairline started worsening 2 years ago (or so I thought), leading to immediate use of Finasteride based on doctor's suggestion of androgenic alopecia. - Currently taking Finasteride for 2 years as a preventive measure against hair loss. - Underwent trichoscopy for the first time, which revealed no signs of androgenic alopecia. - Diagnosis suggests mild diffuse hair thinning, possibly telogen effluvium. - Doctor suggests that Finasteride may have prevented signs of androgenic alopecia, but it's also possible I never had it to begin with - Considering two scenarios: 1. If androgenic alopecia was never present, should I continue taking Finasteride as a precautionary measure for potential future hair loss? 2. If androgenic alopecia is not present, is it safe to continue taking Finasteride as a prophylactic treatment? - Seeking advice on the next course of action. - Attached: Trichoscopy Result, Photo at age 17, Current photo at age 37. THANK YOU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted July 6, 2023 Administrators Share Posted July 6, 2023 Who looked at the trichoscopy results? Is it an app that determines whether you're losing your hair? Telogen effluvium would make sense if you recently experienced some form of trauma or stress. I’m a paid admin for Hair Transplant Network. I do not receive any compensation from any clinic. My comments are not medical advice. Check out my final hair transplant and topical dutasteride journey: View my thread Topical dutasteride journey Melvin- Managing Publisher and Forum Moderator for the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q&A Blog. Follow our Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and YouTube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member GeneralNorwood Posted July 6, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted July 6, 2023 I think you have androgenic alopecia. Continue finasteride and find better doctor (dermatologist that specialize in hair). My first Hair Transplant - Eugenix 3514 Grafts (720 grafts on the temples) - Dr Priyadarshini Das Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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