Hair Disorders

    January 2019 in “ Elsevier eBooks ”
    James G. Marks, Jeffrey J. Miller
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    TLDR Different hair disorders have specific treatments and outcomes, with some resolving on their own and others requiring medication or emotional support.
    The document from 2019 discussed various hair disorders, including androgenetic alopecia, telogen effluvium, and tinea capitis. Androgenetic alopecia, characterized by patterned hair loss, is treated with minoxidil and finasteride, with finasteride maintaining hair in 90% of men after five years. Telogen effluvium, a temporary hair loss due to stress, typically resolves within 2 to 6 months. Tinea capitis, a fungal infection, is treated with systemic antifungals. Trichotillomania, a compulsive hair-pulling disorder, affects both sexes in children but is more common in adult women and may indicate a personality disorder; it can be self-limiting in children but chronic in adults, with treatment options including emotional support and medication. Other disorders like acne keloidalis nuchae, folliculitis decalvans, lichen planopilaris, and loose anagen syndrome were also mentioned with their respective treatments.
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      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss and confusion over conflicting medical advice, with treatments including minoxidil, finasteride, and topical corticosteroids. They are unsure about the necessity of a biopsy and the timing of using minoxidil, while also considering the impact of potential androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium.

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      Finasteride and Dutasteride do not cause depression or "Post Finasteride Syndrome," with concerns often linked to the nocebo effect and preexisting mental health issues. The EU is unlikely to ban these drugs, but access may become more restricted due to ongoing debates.

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      Finasteride and Dutasteride do not cause depression or mood disorders; hair loss itself may be a more significant factor. Some users experience side effects from Finasteride, but it is generally well-tolerated.

      community 9 months on Fin - no progress , should I get on Dutasteride?

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      The user has been using finasteride, minoxidil, and nizoral for hair loss but hasn't seen regrowth, only maintenance. They are considering switching to dutasteride, which is believed to be more effective, but are concerned about potential side effects.

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