Common Hair Loss Disorders

    July 2003 in “ PubMed ”
    Karyn Springer, Matthew Brown, Daniel L. Stulberg
    Image of study
    TLDR Hair loss affects both genders and can impact well-being, with treatments available for various types.
    The 2003 review "Common hair loss disorders" discussed various types of alopecia and their treatments. Alopecia, which affects both men and women of all ages, can significantly impact social and psychological well-being. Androgenetic alopecia, a common form of hair loss, typically presents as temporal-frontal loss in men and central thinning in women. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved topical minoxidil for treatment in both genders, with the addition of finasteride for men. Telogen effluvium, characterized by the loss of "handfuls" of hair often following stressors, along with alopecia areata, trichotillomania, traction alopecia, and tinea capitis, have unique features that aid in diagnosis. Treatment for these disorders and telogen effluvium focuses on resolving the underlying cause.
    Discuss this study in the Community →

    Research cited in this study

    9 / 9 results

    Related Community Posts Join

    6 / 1000+ results

      community I am a dermatologist with a clinical interest in alopecia. AMA

      in Will treatment work for me? 2 years ago
      In this conversation, 4990 discussed various treatments for hair loss, including oral minoxidil, PRP, transplan, Jak inhibitors, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Olumiant, Ketoconazole, RU58841, microneedling, baricitinib, and CCCA. They recommended scalp biopsies in unclear cases of DUPA, twice weekly to twice daily shampooing for topical minoxidil users, and two sessions spaced one month apart with follow up at month three to determine the effectiveness of PRP treatment.

      community Spironolactone for 11 years, finasteride for almost 5 years, started oral minoxidil in November 😢 ended oral contraceptive in Dec.

      in Progress Pictures  224 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user shared their 11-year experience with spironolactone and nearly 5 years with finasteride for hair loss, recently adding oral minoxidil and stopping birth control. Various treatments were discussed, including organic options, checking for underlying health issues, considering dutasteride, and the potential role of progesterone in hair loss.

      community A Different Take on Curing MBP

       16 upvotes 5 years ago
      Addressing hair loss by focusing on posture, blood flow, and craniofacial development. Methods include improving posture, cardiovascular activity, scalp massages, healthy diet, meditation, using minoxidil, and addressing craniofacial issues.

      community It’s over. NOTHING has worked.

      in Chat  95 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user who has been trying various treatments for hair loss for four years, with no success. Suggestions include use of minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, microneedling, supplements and multivitamins, lifestyle changes, scalp biopsy, and SMP.

    Related Research

    10 / 10 results