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Glossary Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

helps change negative thought patterns to improve mental health

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy that helps individuals identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to their emotional distress. By focusing on the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and actions, CBT aims to develop healthier coping mechanisms and improve overall mental well-being. It is widely used to treat conditions such as depression, anxiety, and even stress-related hair loss or alopecia.

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research Bupropion for the treatment of fluoxetine non-responsive trichotillomania: a case report

8 citations , November 2011 in “Journal of Medical Case Reports”

This case report describes a 23-year-old Asian woman with fluoxetine non-responsive trichotillomania who showed significant improvement with bupropion and cognitive behavior therapy, though confirmation in larger trials is needed.

research A Child with Nonscarring Alopecia

2 citations , July 2005 in “Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings”

This case report diagnosed a 4-year-old girl with trichotillomania after observation of her twirling and pulling her hair at the affected site.

Letters to the Editors: Body Dysmorphic Disorder in Hair Loss Patients and Benefits of Hair Restoration

research Letters to the Editors

November 2012 in “Hair transplant forum international”

This article discusses Dr. Rajput's study on body dysmorphic disorder in hair loss patients and their improvement post-hair restoration, but it presents no original findings itself.

Optimizing Psychological Interventions for Trichotillomania: An Update on Current Empirical Status

research Optimizing psychological interventions for trichotillomania (hair-pulling disorder): an update on current empirical status

21 citations , April 2015 in “Psychology Research and Behavior Management”

This review evaluates various cognitive-behavioral interventions for trichotillomania but does not report new clinical findings, highlighting the need for further research on their efficacy.

research Management of psychiatric disorders with HIV and dermatological disorders

2 citations , March 2022 in “Indian Journal of Psychiatry/Indian journal of psychiatry”

This article reviews the psychiatric conditions associated with HIV, highlighting the bidirectional relationship and management challenges but presents no new research findings.

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community Why does this industry still revolve around 5-AR inhibitors?

40 upvotes 5 years ago

Hair loss treatments still rely heavily on minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, with little innovation. Future treatments like stem cell therapy and RNA technology show promise but are not yet available.

community Everyone is ignoring that plasma finasteride levels are 100x lower with topical compared to oral.

in Research/Science 140 upvotes 2 years ago

Topical finasteride results in plasma levels 100 times lower than oral finasteride, potentially reducing systemic side effects. Users report similar efficacy with fewer side effects, suggesting a preference for topical application.

community PSA: Most men who stay on Fin will see the sexual side effects go away. Stop the fear mongering

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Finasteride can cause sexual side effects in less than 2% of men, but these often disappear over time, even if the treatment continues. Some users report persistent side effects, while others experience no issues or only temporary ones.

community What is the real impact of dutasteride on neurosteroids? A little review of 2 scientific datas

in Research/Science 21 upvotes 2 years ago

Dutasteride at 0.5 mg/day does not significantly alter allopregnanolone levels, but higher doses (2.5 mg/day) do. Dutasteride may also have anti-neuroinflammatory effects, but the impact on neurosteroids is still debated.

community How finasteride lowers brain's happiness steroid allopregnanolone and causes depression: systemic dihydroprogesterone crosses blood brain barrier, you don't even need finasteride and brain 5ar for that

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Finasteride may lower allopregnanolone levels, potentially affecting mood, but many users report improved mental health due to reduced hair loss. Experiences with finasteride and dutasteride vary, with some experiencing side effects and others finding them beneficial for hair retention and overall happiness.

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