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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Pathologic Hairpulling, Skin Picking, and Nail Biting
Pathologic hairpulling (HP), skin picking (SP), and nail biting (NB) were identified as repetitive behaviors causing significant physical damage and distress, yet they received little attention in psychiatric literature. The article reviewed research on these behaviors, noting their similarities in phenomenology, triggers, and consequences, suggesting a joint diagnostic categorization. Sufferers often hid their self-inflicted damage due to shame, complicating diagnosis. The behaviors ranged from mild to severe, indicating underrecognition. The article called for more research on the etiology of HP, SP, and NB to develop effective treatments and prevention strategies.
research Hair Cortisol as a Biomarker for Mood in Bipolar Disorder: A Pilot Study
Hair cortisol may be a good indicator of recent mood in people with bipolar disorder.
research Female Hair Loss: Assessment, Categorization, and Management
The document concludes that diagnosing female hair loss requires careful examination, with treatments varying by condition and psychological support often necessary.
research Age-Specific Cut-Off Levels of Anti-Müllerian Hormone as Diagnostic Markers for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Different levels of anti-Müllerian hormone can help diagnose polycystic ovary syndrome in women of different ages.
research Focal Atrichia: A Diagnostic Clue in Female Pattern Hair Loss
Focal atrichia helps diagnose female pattern hair loss.
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community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies
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 Estradiol blood test on fin. Doctor dont want to give me the test.
The user has been taking 0.5 finasteride for 10 months and wants to repeat blood tests, including estradiol. However, their doctor is reluctant to test estradiol, arguing it's typically low in men, and the user is considering seeking a second opinion.
community Pre Fin Bloodwork To Check Other Potential Issues
A user preparing to start finasteride for hair loss wanted to check for any abnormal bloodwork related to hair loss. They shared their blood test results and learned from another user that their doctor prescribed finasteride without any preliminary tests.
community Why is nobody studying the difference between donor and balding hair?
The conversation discusses why the difference between donor and balding hair isn't studied more to find a cure for hair loss. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
community Reminder : Biotin is useless (expect if you are really deficient, and you're not)
Biotin supplements are not effective for hair loss unless you are actually deficient, which is rare. Some users report improved hair quality with biotin, but there's no evidence supporting its use for hair loss in healthy individuals.