research Scalp Dermatology for the Hair Restoration Surgeon: Trichotemnomania
Trichotemnomania causes hair loss due to compulsive hair cutting or shaving.
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research Compulsive Hair Disorders
The document concludes that compulsive hair disorders, like trichotillomania, are complex and require careful diagnosis and treatment from both psychiatric and dermatological perspectives.
research Classification of Psychodermatological Disorders: Proposal of a New International Classification
The document suggests a new way to categorize skin and mind disorders into two main groups to reduce confusion.
research Obsessive-Compulsive Skin Disorders: A Novel Classification Based on Degree of Insight
The new classification system for skin disorders emphasizes the importance of understanding a patient's awareness of their condition for better treatment.
research Trichotillomania: What Do We Know So Far?
Trichotillomania treatment is most successful with a mix of behavioral therapy, medication, and social support.
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5 / 23 resultscommunity Massive study on finasteride side effects released
The release of a study on 5a-reductase inhibitors (finasteride and dutasteride) which showed an increased risk of depression, dementia, decreased libido, and reduced semen load as potential side effects; discussion around other forms of hair loss treatments such as topical minoxidil, RU58841, or opting to accept baldness; and advice to consider professional help for deeper issues related to hair loss.
community Hair Loss "a matter of survival" in South Korea
South Korea's president is advocating for hereditary hair loss to be covered by national health insurance due to its impact on mental health and daily functioning. The discussion highlights the societal pressure in South Korea regarding appearance and the potential benefits of treating hair loss to improve mental health.
community Hair Loss Causes Depression. Not Finasteride.
Finasteride and Dutasteride do not cause depression or mood disorders; hair loss itself may be a more significant factor. Some users experience side effects from Finasteride, but it is generally well-tolerated.
community Why don’t more people use hair fibers?
Hair fibers can effectively cover thinning hair when used with minoxidil and hairspray but require daily application and can be inconvenient in certain conditions. Some users prefer treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, microneedling, or wigs due to the maintenance and limitations of hair fibers.
community Is it just me, or when people start having MPB symptoms, every single person you look at you start analyzing their hair? Ik it sounds weird
A user discusses their habit of analyzing others' hair due to their own hair thinning at 18. Another user mentions starting finasteride in 2010 and still having a full head of hair.