Diffuse Hair Loss and Thinning: A Modern Perspective on the Problem and Approaches to Therapy

    July 2020 in “ Family Medicine ”
    Т. В. Проценко
    TLDR Diffuse hair loss can signal health issues like iron deficiency, and a new supplement, Richter FerroBio, may help improve hair growth.
    The document discussed diffuse alopecia, a prevalent form of hair growth disorder affecting up to 80% of individuals aged 30–50. It highlighted the importance of recognizing changes in hair condition as indicators of various health issues, including iron deficiency anemia, which can lead to hair growth and development problems. The article emphasized the limited availability of treatments to address these disorders and introduced a new dietary supplement, Richter FerroBio, designed to enhance iron levels when dietary intake is insufficient. The study outlined the management principles for patients experiencing diffuse hair loss and explored the potential of heme iron preparations to strengthen hair growth.
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      community Any growth (been taking iron supplements)

      in Is this regrowth? 4 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on iron supplements for low ferritin levels and considering finasteride and minoxidil if thinning persists. There is debate over starting with finasteride versus dutasteride, with some users advocating for dutasteride due to its potency, while others caution about potential side effects.

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

      in Will treatment work for me? 3 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 Please take a vitamin & hormone test

      in Chat  257 upvotes 1 year ago
      Checking vitamin and hormone levels is important for addressing hair loss, as deficiencies in vitamin D, zinc, and iron can affect hair growth. Treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamin supplements are used, but addressing deficiencies is crucial for effectiveness.

      community Which vitamin deficiencies can lead to hair loss?

      in Chat  69 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses potential vitamin deficiencies leading to hair loss, with a focus on Vitamin D and iron. Some individuals are using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, while others consider vitamin supplementation due to deficiencies.

      community Hair much worse after 6 months?

      in Progress Pictures  230 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user experienced significant hair loss after 6 months of using 0.5mg finasteride daily. Suggestions from others included trying Dutasteride and Minoxidil, getting professional help from a dermatologist, and addressing high iron levels that could be contributing to the hair loss.

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