TLDR A man with severe hair loss regrew hair after hormone treatment.
In 2017, a case was described where a man with long-standing Alopecia Universalis (AU), a severe form of Alopecia Areata characterized by complete hair loss on the scalp and body, experienced hair regrowth following supplementation with testosterone, chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), and DHEA-S. This case suggested a potential therapeutic approach for AU, although the exact cause of the condition and effective treatments were still not well understood at the time. The study provided insight into the role of hormones in hair growth and the immune-mediated nature of AU.
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March 2019 in “Journal of autoimmunity” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease causing patchy hair loss, often with other autoimmune disorders, but its exact causes are unknown.
April 2018 Some treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and surgery can help with hereditary hair loss.
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April 2006 in “Skin Research and Technology” The study concluded that a special imaging technique showed women with hair loss have slower hair growth and a faulty hair replacement cycle.
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September 1999 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair loss, but continued research is needed for better treatments.
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October 1996 in “Dermatologic clinics” Some treatments can help with hair regrowth in alopecia areata, but results vary and long-term use is often needed without changing the disease's outcome.
