research Traction Alopecia: The Root of the Problem
Tight hairstyles and chemical relaxers can cause hair loss known as traction alopecia.
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research Hair Care Practices and Their Association With Scalp and Hair Disorders in African American Girls
Certain hairstyles and less hair oil use in African American girls can lead to scalp conditions like traction alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis.
research Rapunzel Alopecia: A Peculiar Form of Non-Marginal Traction Alopecia Secondary to Excessively Long Hair
Long hair can cause hair loss due to constant pulling.
research Ethnic Cosmetic Products: Hair Care Practices and Their Association with Scalp and Hair Conditions in African American Girls
Certain hair care practices in African American girls can lead to scalp and hair issues.
research Effectiveness of Conventional, Low-Dose, and Intermittent Oral Isotretinoin in the Treatment of Acne: A Randomized, Controlled Comparative Study
Low-dose isotretinoin is as effective as conventional doses for acne and has fewer side effects.
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5 / 12 resultscommunity What are these spots on my scalp
A user noticed non-itchy, non-bleeding spots on their scalp while experiencing hair loss. Replies suggest the spots are likely sunspots or liver spots and recommend seeing a dermatologist; hair loss is attributed to male pattern baldness.
community 3 Doctors 3 Diagnoses: Please help.
A user experiencing hair loss received three different diagnoses: androgenic alopecia, traction alopecia, and scarring alopecia, and tried treatments like minoxidil and finasteride without success. They are considering dutasteride but were advised to seek anti-inflammatory medication instead.
community Dutasteride + Minoxidil+ dermaroller/dermastamp appreciation post
The user has been using finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and a dermaroller/dermastamp for hair loss, reporting positive results and no significant side effects. They switched from finasteride to dutasteride for better results and apply topical minoxidil despite having braids.
community How bad is Oscar Piastri's hairline?
Oscar Piastri's hairline and hair loss treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and hair transplants. Users share experiences and discuss treatment effectiveness.
community Hair gel makes my hair look terribly unhealthy?!
Avoid hair gel; use sea salt spray, matte clay, or styling powder for volume. Use finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss.