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autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
learn Osteopontin
signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
learn Verteporfin
chemical that might completely regrow follicles from hair transplant extractions
learn Pyrilutamide
highly targeted anti-androgen that might have minimal systemic effects
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research Book Reviews
The reviews critique three psychology books, noting skepticism about a personality inventory for teens, praising a practical guide on body image issues, and recommending a book on grief therapy.
research Complicated Trichotillomania of a Trichobezoar: A Clinical Case
Trichotillomania can cause severe complications like hairballs in the stomach, needing surgery and psychiatric care.
research Italian Adaptation of the Brief Modified Experiences in Close Relationships Scale in a Sample of Cancer Patients: Factor Analysis and Clinical Implications
The Italian version of a relationship scale was adapted for cancer patients, showing some differences from the original and suggesting its use could improve therapy and treatment adherence.
research Depression, Higher Level of Tension Induction, and Impaired Coping Strategies in Response to Stress in Women with PCOS Correlate with Clinical and Laboratory Indices of Hyperandrogenism and Not with Central Obesity and Insulin Resistance
Women with PCOS have more depression and stress due to high androgen levels, not obesity or insulin resistance.
research British Society for Pediatric Dermatology Annual Meeting, Sheffield, 18-19 November 2016
The meeting highlighted the importance of genetic testing and multidisciplinary approaches in pediatric dermatology.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity I’m considering stopping finasteride
The user is considering stopping finasteride due to depression, anxiety, and difficulty building muscle, despite its effectiveness in stopping hair loss. Suggestions include reducing the dose, switching to topical solutions, or consulting a doctor for alternatives like dutasteride or RU58841.
community Why do so many dudes wait until they are literally BALD to start treatment
Many delay hair loss treatment due to lack of awareness, denial, or fear of side effects. Treatments like finasteride, minoxidil (oral and topical), and hair transplants are discussed, with mixed results and concerns about side effects.
community Well here I am 3-4 years later.
The conversation is about someone who has been taking finasteride for hair loss without success, considering switching to dutasteride or giving up treatment. Suggestions include trying dutasteride, microneedling, infrared therapy, multivitamins, and high-concentration topical solutions combining finasteride and dutasteride.
community How do we only have two treatments to combat hair loss at this point in time?
The post discusses frustration over the limited and not always effective treatments for hair loss, mainly Minoxidil and Finasteride. The conversation includes mentions of potential new treatments like GT20029, HMI-115, CosmeRNA, KX-826, and microneedling, but also highlights the challenges of funding and prioritizing research in this area.
community 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.