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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
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JAK inhibitor that reduces inflammation and immune attacks on hair follicles, leading to potential hair regrowth, especially in alopecia areata cases
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Systematic Review of Psychological Interventions for Quality of Life, Mental Health, and Hair Growth in Alopecia Areata and Scarring Alopecia
Psychological interventions can improve mental health and quality of life in people with alopecia.
research Beyond Health-Related Quality of Life: Initial Psychometric Validation of a New Scale for Addressing the Gap in Assessing the Full Range of Alopecia Areata Psychosocial Burden
The SAAD-41 scale effectively measures the psychosocial impact of alopecia areata.
research Evaluating Changes in the Breast Cancer-Related Quality of Life of Young Women with Breast Cancer: Long-Term Results from a Multicenter Prospective Cohort
Many young women with breast cancer experience poor quality of life, especially in sexual health and hair loss, but future outlook improves over time.
research Effects of Supplementation with Two Probiotic Strains (Lactobacillus Helveticus and Bifidobacterium Longum) on Hormonal Status, Oxidative Stress, and Clinical Symptoms in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Probiotic supplements may help reduce inflammation and oxidative stress in women with PCOS.
research Standards of Care for the Health of Transsexual, Transgender, and Gender-Nonconforming People, Version 7
The guidelines recommend informed consent for gender-affirming treatments and stress the importance of personalized, culturally sensitive care for transgender individuals.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Does age play a role in how you respond to 5AR inhibitors? (finasteride/dutasteride)
The conversation discusses whether age affects the side effects and effectiveness of hair loss treatments like finasteride and dutasteride. Some believe early treatment yields better results, while others mention varied outcomes across ages and personal regrowth experiences without a clear consensus on age impact.
community The story of RU58841/ PSK3841
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1 year ago RU58841, a potential hair loss treatment, was not commercialized due to marketability issues and lack of long-term safety data. Concerns about its formulation and delivery methods further complicate its use.
community PELAGE PHASE 2 TRIALS FOR PP405 - Volunteers Needed
PP405 is a topical gel being tested for hair regrowth in adults with androgenetic alopecia. Volunteers aged 18-55 are needed for a 16-week trial in several US locations.
community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied
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1 year ago Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.
community Most hair transplants are obvious
The conversation is about hair transplants and the perception that they often look unnatural, especially in the first few rows of hair. There is a debate about whether it's better to choose a cheaper clinic in Turkey or a more expensive one in the USA, with some arguing that experience and skill matter more than cost.