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GlossaryCongenital Alopecia

condition where an individual is born without hair

Congenital Alopecia, also known as Congenital Hair Loss or Inherited Alopecia, is a condition where an individual is born without hair or with very sparse hair due to genetic factors. This type of alopecia is present at birth and can result from various genetic mutations that affect hair follicle development and function.

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research Long-Term Follow-Up and Unusual Findings After Microvascular Transfer of Hair-Bearing Skin for Pubic Hair Restoration

4 citations, November 2003 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery”

Hair from the head was successfully used to restore pubic hair, with additional procedures suggested for more natural results.

research Alopecia Areata: An Update

67 citations, January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology”

The document concludes that alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease without a definitive cure, but treatments like corticosteroids are commonly used.

research Hair Transplantation Update

26 citations, October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics”

The document details hair transplantation techniques and innovations, highlighting Follicular Unit Transplantation as the standard and discussing the effectiveness and challenges of the procedure.

research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Common Reproductive and Metabolic Disorder Necessitating Early Recognition and Treatment

21 citations, December 2007 in “Primary Care”

Early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS is crucial to reduce emotional distress and health risks.

research Phrynoderma and Acquired Acrodermatitis Enteropathica in Breastfeeding Women After Bariatric Surgery

11 citations, October 2015 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft”

Women who had bariatric surgery risk nutritional deficiencies causing skin issues during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

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community Transient and Permanent Effects of Finasteride Use

in Research/Science 154 upvotes 3 years ago

Potential side effects of 5AR inhibitors like finasteride and dutasteride. Users debate risks, benefits, and personal experiences with these hair loss treatments.

community Why I deleted my YouTube channel Part I

in Update 118 upvotes 3 years ago

A YouTuber named Kevin, also known as Rider_Of_Roach, who deleted his YouTube channel due to personal attacks and controversy surrounding his views on hair loss treatments. He advocated for FDA-approved treatments like finasteride and minoxidil but faced backlash from those who disagreed with him. The conversation also discusses his past trolling behavior and a lawsuit he filed against a website that published false information about him. Despite some disagreements, many viewers appreciated his research-based content and hope to see him return in the future.

community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

in Research 692 upvotes 1 month ago

Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

community I was on 2.5 mg oral minoxidil

in Progress Pictures 468 upvotes 2 months ago

User took 2.5 mg oral minoxidil, saw hair growth but stopped due to excessive body hair. Recently started finasteride and plans to update progress.

community Dutasteride Literally Saves Your Hair

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 96 upvotes 3 months ago

Dutasteride significantly reduces scalp DHT levels and can save hair, though shedding is part of the process. Some users report success with dutasteride, while others struggle despite using it along with finasteride and oral minoxidil.

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