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research Alopecia Diffusa while Using Interleukin-17 Inhibitors against Psoriasis Vulgaris

20 citations , March 2019 in “Case Reports in Dermatology”

This report describes two cases where patients developed alopecia while undergoing treatment for psoriasis with IL-17 inhibitors, suggesting an unexpected paradoxical reaction.

research Alopecia difusa e atrofia da tireoide associadas à deficiência de selênio e zinco em ovinos.

February 2019 in “Americanae (AECID Library)”

This study describes cases of diffuse alopecia and thyroid alterations in sheep, linking selenium and zinc deficiencies to decreased serum T3 and T4 concentrations and related skin conditions.

research Acute diffuse and total alopecia: A new subtype of alopecia areata with a favorable prognosis

64 citations , November 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

This study observed that acute diffuse and total alopecia, a subtype of alopecia areata, typically resolves rapidly and spontaneously within about six months, even without treatment, suggesting a favorable prognosis.

research Acute Diffuse and Total Alopecia of the Female Scalp

59 citations , January 2002 in “Dermatology”

This study suggests the existence of a new subtype of alopecia, called 'acute diffuse and total alopecia of the female scalp (ADTAFS)', characterized by acute, diffuse hair loss primarily in women and a rapid recovery.

research Acute Diffuse and Total Alopecia of the Female Scalp: A New Subtype of Diffuse Alopecia areata That Has a Favorable Prognosis – A Reply

29 citations , January 2003 in “Dermatology”

This study suggests a new subtype of alopecia, termed 'acute diffuse and total alopecia of the female scalp' (ADTAFS), characterized by acute and total hair loss in women with a favorable recovery profile.

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community Diffuse Alopecia

5 upvotes 5 years ago

A 19-year-old female with Diffuse Alopecia was advised by a dermatologist to use vitamin supplements, a hair serum, and antifungal drops, leading to some improvement. Other users suggested treatments like minoxidil, microneedling, and consulting a different dermatologist for further advice.

community I have a diffuse thinning alopecia, what you see is a custom full cap wig. Happy to answer questions! Im very active and have never had an issue!

130 upvotes 9 months ago

A user with diffuse thinning alopecia uses a custom full cap wig for an active lifestyle, costing $450 and lasting about 10 months. They share their positive experience with the wig as an alternative for those for whom treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841 don't work.

community formula 82D for diffuse androgenic alopecia (DUPA)

15 upvotes 1 year ago

The user is experiencing diffuse androgenic alopecia and is trying various treatments, including 5mg finasteride, loniten, and Formula 82D, which contains dutasteride, a steroid, and tretinoin. They report potential regrowth with Formula 82D, despite previous treatments being ineffective.

community DUPA / APHK discussion ( Diffuse unpatterned alopecia / Acquired Progressive Hair Kinkering )

4 upvotes 7 years ago

The user discusses their experience with diffuse unpatterned alopecia and acquired progressive hair kinkering, noting improvements with treatments including biotin, pantothenic acid, finasteride, ketoconazole, and zinc pyrithione shampoo. They report thicker, healthier hair and improved scalp condition, attributing success mainly to biotin, pantothenic acid, and finasteride.

community Starting My Topical Finasteride Journey (Diffuse Patterned Alopecia) (Pictures in Comments)

4 upvotes 7 years ago

A user is starting a topical finasteride treatment for diffuse patterned alopecia, having previously used minoxidil without success. They are cautious about side effects and have chosen topical over oral finasteride, while also using Nizoral and biotin in their routine.

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learn Scalp Micropigmentation

Can women get scalp micropigmentation? Yes, women can get scalp micropigmentation for hair loss or thinning.

learn Hair Transplant

Can women get hair transplants? Women can get hair transplants, and procedures are tailored to their specific hair loss patterns.

learn zinc PCA

Can a zinc deficiency directly cause hair thinning or increased shedding? Studies link low serum zinc to diffuse shedding and alopecia areata, and severe deficiency states cause hair loss that reverses when zinc is replaced. The evidence is mostly observational, the one supplementation study was small and uncontrolled, and zinc is not a treatment for pattern hair loss.

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learn Melatonin

hormone commonly taken for sleep aid has some topical benefits for hair

learn Alopecia Areata

autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss

learn GHK-Cu

Heard alopecia areata leaves scar-like spots? Some peptides are helping those areas regrow hair. Alopecia areata patches usually still have living follicles. Peptides are being studied as a possible add-on, but the evidence is small and early. See a dermatologist for treatment.

learn Salicylic acid

What makes alopecia areata different from other types of hair loss, and can topical Salicylic acid treatments help regrow the affected areas? Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition, and salicylic acid does not promote hair regrowth.

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