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      research Management of definitive alopecia in African Americans

      October 2015
      This review discusses the pathology and treatment of hair and scalp conditions in African Americans, including "hot comb" alopecia and other scarring disorders, but reports no new clinical results.

      research Hair Burning Syncope

      1 citations , October 1993 in “PEDIATRICS”
      This article recounts a series of "hair burning syncope" cases in black girls experiencing seizures during hair grooming with hot irons, without presenting new research findings.

      research Hair shaft disorders: a rare case series

      February 2022 in “International journal of research in dermatology”
      This case series describes seven distinct hair shaft disorders, highlighting the importance of accurate diagnosis since these conditions are often treated incorrectly as alopecias without improvement.

      research Hair Styling: Technology and Formulations

      October 2015 in “Cosmetic Dermatology”
      This article reviews the components and forms of hair styling aids, their safety, and potential use in improving appearance-related hair conditions but reports no new clinical findings.

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      community [19 F] Scared of balding. What can I do?

       5 upvotes 13 years ago
      A 19-year-old woman is concerned about hair thinning and seeks advice. Recommendations include using minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, spironolactone, and possibly birth control, along with consulting a doctor for a proper diagnosis and treatment plan.

      community Almost 7 months on topical fin/min- not seeing much benefit

       12 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 39-year-old user has been using topical 0.3% finasteride with 6% minoxidil for almost 7 months without seeing significant improvement in hair regrowth. They are considering switching to a gel with higher minoxidil concentration, adding retinoic acid, or trying topical dutasteride, while others suggest returning to 5% minoxidil foam, adding oral finasteride, or exploring microneedling and lifestyle changes.

      community I can’t believe the cure for hair loss costs like $35 A YEAR

      in Chat  288 upvotes 5 months ago
      Finasteride is effective and affordable for preventing hair loss but may cause side effects like low libido. Some users combine it with minoxidil for better results, while others consider alternatives like dutasteride due to side effects.