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research Alopecia Areata: A Disorder with a Lifetime Risk of 1-2%
Alopecia areata is a hair loss condition that may be linked to stress and genetics, often requires psychological support, and has no set treatment.
research Crohn's Ileocolitis Presenting as Chronic Diffuse Hair Loss
Crohn's disease can cause hair loss before other symptoms appear.
research What's New in Cicatricial Alopecia?
New treatments and early diagnosis methods for permanent hair loss due to scar tissue are important for managing its psychological effects.
research Histopathological and Topical Immunological Changes in Alopecia
Autoimmune and inflammatory processes are involved in both scarring and non-scarring types of hair loss.
research The Role of Vitamin D in Alopecia Areata
Vitamin D might help treat alopecia areata.
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5 / 291 resultscommunity Reminder how little the average person knows about hair loss
How little the average person knows about hair loss and how it can be an unfairly stigmatized issue, even by people with little knowledge of it themselves. Some specific treatments that were discussed include finasteride, RU58841, dutasteride, minoxidil, pyritinol, dermarolling, and diet/lifestyle changes.
community can someone please tell me its going to get better? im bawling my eyes out
A 16-year-old girl is experiencing hair loss, which has worsened despite using minoxidil and multivitamins. Suggestions include broader hormone testing and considering other treatments like spironolactone if the hair loss is due to androgenic alopecia.
community What is this pigmentation around my follicles?
The conversation discusses potential causes of pigmentation around hair follicles, suggesting sebum buildup, autoimmune conditions, or dermatitis. Treatments mentioned include finasteride, dutasteride, and an anti-inflammatory diet, with a recommendation to consult a doctor for a proper diagnosis.
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 To anyone that is still not seeing results on the big 3…
User redh0t12 suggests using a derma pen for hair regrowth, as it helped them after using finasteride and minoxidil. Others discuss their experiences with various treatments, including derma rolling, oral and topical minoxidil, and finasteride, with mixed results.