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research The reliability of horizontally sectioned scalp biopsies in the diagnosis of chronic diffuse telogen hair loss in women

137 citations , July 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

This study observed that triple horizontal scalp biopsies provided a more accurate diagnosis of female pattern hair loss in women than a single horizontal biopsy, especially for those with advanced hair loss.

research Phototrichogram Analysis of Japanese Female Subjects with Chronic Diffuse Hair Loss

25 citations , June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings”

This study found that among Japanese women with diffuse hair loss, decreased hair density without changes in vellus hair was the most common and distinct pattern observed, highlighting differences from previous observations in other populations.

research Crohn's Ileocolitis Presenting as Chronic Diffuse Hair Loss

4 citations , May 1989 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine”

Crohn's disease can cause hair loss before other symptoms appear.

Clinicodermoscopic Evaluation of Chronic Diffuse Hair Loss Among Females in a Tertiary Care Center

research A clincodermoscopic evaluation of chronic diffuse hair loss among females in a Tertiary Care Center

August 2022 in “Our Dermatology Online”

This study found that dermoscopy can help differentiate between types of diffuse alopecia in females, with yellow dots common in telogen effluvium and hair diameter diversity over 20% significant in female androgenetic alopecia.

research Chronic diffuse hair loss in women: A case-control study with clinical correlation of serum iron profile and thyroid function

January 2021

This study found no significant differences in iron metabolism-related or thyroid function parameters between women with chronic diffuse hair loss and healthy controls.

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community anti-androgens help with chronic seborric dermatitis ?! and hence diffuse thinning

7 upvotes 1 year ago

An 18-year-old experiencing hair loss and seborrheic dermatitis has tried finasteride, dutasteride, and various shampoos without success. They are considering anti-androgens like RU58841 and KX-826 for oil control and dandruff reduction.

community Derm says my hair loss (diffuse) is from seborrheic dermatitis. Anyone else have experience with this? I was already prepared to jump on fin min

in Research/Science 26 upvotes 1 year ago

Seborrheic dermatitis can cause hair loss, and treatments like ketoconazole shampoo, topical steroids, and oral antifungals may help. Some consider using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss despite dermatitis.

community 9 years of hair loss process and 27 months of treatment. What's going on?

40 upvotes 1 year ago

The user experienced hair loss diagnosed as chronic Telogen Effluvium and male pattern baldness, treated with finasteride and minoxidil, later switching to dutasteride due to side effects but with limited success. The user plans to return to finasteride due to side effects from dutasteride, while others suggest maintaining consistent treatment and considering additional options like oral minoxidil and lifestyle changes.

community The Real Reason For Hair Loss?

8 months ago

Hair loss is linked to scalp fibrosis and tension, which result from chronic mechanical stress and androgenic signaling. Treatments include blocking androgens with finasteride, promoting hair growth with topical minoxidil, and improving scalp mobility through exercises.

community Calling out diffuse thinners here -- Have you ruled out other factors?

in Treatment 54 upvotes 1 year ago

Diffuse hair loss is often linked to genetics but can also be due to health issues like thyroid problems and low vitamin or iron levels. Treatments include finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, with some seeing improvements after addressing health issues.

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learn Alopecia Areata

autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss

learn TDM-105795

What types of alopecia or hair loss conditions might TDM-105795 be designed to target based on current research? TDM-105795 may target non-scarring alopecia, particularly androgenetic alopecia.

learn Hair Transplant

Hair transplantation moves DHT-resistant follicles from a donor area (back and sides of the scalp) into thinning or bald areas. The transplanted hair is generally permanent, though surrounding native hair can keep thinning.

learn PP405

Got small bald patches they say are from stress? PP405 sprays could help bring them back to life. PP405 is an experimental topical gel from Pelage Pharmaceuticals that inhibits the mitochondrial pyruvate carrier; its registered Phase 2 trial (NCT06393452) tested it once daily in 78 adults with pattern hair loss, for safety and tolerability. It is not approved, not for sale, and has not been studied in alopecia areata or stress-related shedding.

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