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Glossary Behavioral Therapy

focuses on changing harmful behaviors through conditioning and reinforcement

Behavioral Therapy, also known as Behavior Therapy or Behavioral Treatment, is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on changing harmful behaviors through various techniques such as conditioning, reinforcement, and desensitization. It is often used to treat conditions like anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and can be particularly effective for managing habits and behaviors associated with conditions like trichotillomania (hair-pulling disorder) and other forms of alopecia.

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research Group Treatment for Trichotillomania: Behavior Therapy Versus Supportive Therapy

69 citations , August 2006 in “Behavior Therapy”

This study found that group behavior therapy for trichotillomania led to greater short-term symptom improvement compared to supportive therapy, but did not achieve clinically significant changes or prevent relapse over six months.

research The Effectiveness of Behavioral Therapy versus Medicines When Treating Trichotillomania

May 2015 in “UC Merced Undergraduate Research Journal”

This review suggests that while both pharmaceuticals and behavioral therapies can reduce symptoms of trichotillomania, behavioral therapies often prove more effective, though long-term effectiveness remains uncertain.

research 7288 A Preclinical Mouse Model of Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy: Metabolic and Behavioral Outcomes

October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society”

This study observed that gender-affirming hormone therapy differentially affects metabolism in mice, with the specific metabolic impacts dependent on the type of hormonal treatment used.

research A Fidelity Coding Guide for a Group Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression

12 citations , August 2011

This paper discusses tinea capitis in adults, emphasizing that it particularly affects postmenopausal African American or Black women, and notes challenges in treatment due to antifungal resistance.

research Expanding the therapeutic potential of neuro(active)steroids: a promising strategy for hyperdopaminergic behavioral phenotypes

10 citations , August 2024 in “Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews”

This review discusses the role of neuro(active)steroids, particularly those in the 5α reductase pathway, in modulating dopamine signaling and their impact on neuropsychiatric disorders characterized by dopamine imbalances, including addiction, schizophrenia, and Parkinson's Disease.

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community Rethinking DHT and Hair Loss: Are We Targeting the Wrong Enemy?

in Research/Science 1 year ago

Blocking DHT is not a cure for hair loss; instead, altering how scalp follicles respond to DHT might be more effective. Current treatments like topical finasteride and minoxidil are temporary solutions, and future approaches may involve gene therapy and bioengineering to change follicle behavior.

community 11 months progress, HRT + Fin + Min

in Progress Pictures 366 upvotes 6 months ago

A transwoman shared her 11-month progress using hormone replacement therapy (HRT), finasteride, and minoxidil, reporting significant hair regrowth and satisfaction with the results. The discussion included various perspectives on HRT, its effects on hair and sexual function, and personal experiences with similar treatments.

community I don’t understand this, is he equating taking Fin with being on HRT?

303 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about using finasteride and testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) for hair loss and their role in gender-affirming care. It debates whether these treatments are considered hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and their implications for both cisgender and transgender individuals.

Physio-metabolic method of treating androgenic alopecia. Cold receptors. The relationship between DHT, cold receptors, minoxidil and antiandrogens

community Physio-metabolic method of treating androgenic alopecia. Cold receptors. The relationship between DHT, cold receptors, minoxidil and antiandrogens

in Research 413 upvotes 1 year ago

Treating androgenic alopecia with minoxidil, finasteride, and antiandrogens, alongside exercise, cryotherapy, and natural substances to stimulate cold receptors for better hair growth. The method focuses on enhancing treatment effectiveness by considering environmental and behavioral factors and the role of cold receptors and muscle stress.

community Genomic Sequencing for Hair Loss

in Research/Science 156 upvotes 6 months ago

Hair loss treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and potential mRNA therapies are discussed. There is skepticism about targeting specific genes due to the complex genetic nature of hair loss.

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