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.
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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.
research Trichotillomania as a Manifestation of Dementia
Trichotillomania in dementia may be better treated with dopamine blockers like quetiapine than with SSRIs.
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5 / 12 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 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.
community I think we all hop on estrogen. It's the only angle
The conversation humorously discusses hair loss treatments, including Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, and topical 17 alpha estradiol, with some users joking about transitioning to female to avoid baldness. The overall tone is satirical, emphasizing self-acceptance and the lengths people might consider for hair restoration.
community Taking finasteride turned me bicurious - a cautionary tale.
A user's experience taking finasteride, which resulted in them having an unexpected emotional reaction, and the replies to this post focus on the humorous aspects of cautionary tales about hair loss treatments.
community Father trying to save his 17 year old son from MPB
Father assists son with hair loss using Finasteride Propecia. Son's hair improves, considers adding Minoxidil or Dutasteride for better results.