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research Using My Body, Using My Labor: Exploring The Relationship Between African American Women And Chronic Hair Pulling Behavior

May 2022 in “Counseling And Psychological Services Dissertations (Georgia State University)”

This study explored how chronic hair pulling behavior serves as a coping mechanism among African American women, particularly through the lens of eroticism, but reports on narratives rather than clinical results.

research Characteristics of 60 adult chronic hair pullers

417 citations , March 1991 in “American Journal of Psychiatry”

This study found that adult trichotillomania is a chronic disorder often linked with high psychiatric comorbidity and suggests the tension-reduction criterion in diagnoses might be too restrictive.

research Histopathology of Scarring and Nonscarring Hair Loss

17 citations , September 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics”

This review discusses histologic findings in alopecia and emphasizes the importance of understanding normal follicular anatomy and cycles in transverse sections, without reporting new results.

research Hair Pathology

1 citations , July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks”

This review discusses the basic principles of hair pathology and findings in common types of alopecia but reports no new research results.

research Videodermoscopy in the evaluation of hair and scalp disorders

304 citations , July 2006 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

This study found that videodermoscopy enhances diagnostic accuracy for scalp and hair disorders beyond simple clinical inspection and reveals novel disease features that could improve clinical understanding.

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community Hair loss research focused on chemistry for decades because we misunderstood the mechanics of growth.

51 upvotes 7 months ago

Hair growth relies on mechanical forces, not just chemicals, with tissue acting like a motor. Minoxidil and finasteride help, but maintaining tissue elasticity and addressing mechanical issues are essential.

community My Theory Of Androgenic Alopecia

16 upvotes 10 months ago

Hair loss is linked to cellular physiology and the IGF-1 to TGF-B1 ratio, not just androgen sensitivity. The theory lacks evidence, while finasteride and minoxidil are effective treatments.

community I want it all to end so badly. I’ve lost my 20s to this

in Chat 73 upvotes 4 months ago

A person struggling with hair loss is using treatments like dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and has had a hair transplant but remains deeply unhappy. Others suggest alternative treatments, acceptance, and focusing on other life aspects, emphasizing mental health and therapy.

community No results, still more hairloss

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 16 upvotes 11 months ago

The user experienced severe hair loss despite using Minoxidil and Finasteride and is considering switching to Dutasteride. Others recommend consulting a dermatologist, checking for health issues, and trying Dutasteride and oral Minoxidil.

community Discussion on Finasteride and life.

in Chat 166 upvotes 1 year ago

Finasteride can aid hair regrowth but may cause side effects like depression and sexual dysfunction. Users discuss experiences with finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841, highlighting varied responses and the importance of informed treatment choices.

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learn Botox

Could Botox be the unexpected solution for chronic hair shedding? Botox may help reduce chronic hair shedding by improving scalp blood flow.

learn Vitamin B12

Is Vitamin B12 helpful for both men and women experiencing chronic hair shedding? Vitamin B12 may help with hair shedding only if there is a deficiency.

learn Folic acid

Is folic acid deficiency a common cause of chronic or sudden hair shedding? Folic acid deficiency can contribute to hair shedding but is not a common cause.

learn Follistatin

glycoprotein that inhibits TGF-β and promotes hair growth by antagonizing activin

learn Osteopontin

signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss

learn Baricitinib

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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