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    GlossaryDiagnostic Criteria

    specific guidelines used to identify a particular disease

    Diagnostic criteria are specific guidelines or standards used by healthcare professionals to determine whether a person has a particular disease or condition. These criteria often include a combination of symptoms, medical history, physical examination findings, and sometimes laboratory or imaging tests. For example, in diagnosing alopecia areata, a doctor might look for characteristic patterns of hair loss, check for other autoimmune conditions, and possibly perform a scalp biopsy.

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      community Summary of Procapil video by Haircafe

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 6 months ago
      Procapil is marketed as a natural hair loss treatment but lacks strong evidence and is industry-biased. Minoxidil and Finasteride are the only FDA-approved treatments for androgenetic alopecia.

      community How does hair loss and recovery work?

      in Chat  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair loss varies due to genetic sensitivity to DHT and other factors. Treatments discussed include finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and microneedling.

      community [25, F] [RANT] Shedding since March 2020. This just isn’t fair.

      in Female  42 upvotes 4 years ago
      User "missbloombastic" has been experiencing hair loss since 2016 and tried min, fin, multivitamins, and spiro with mixed results. Another user shares their struggle with hair loss and its impact on self-esteem, while a third user suggests checking blood tests and confirming the cause of hair loss.

      community Hair Loss "a matter of survival" in South Korea

      in Research/Science  335 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      South Korea's president is advocating for hereditary hair loss to be covered by national health insurance due to its impact on mental health and daily functioning. The discussion highlights the societal pressure in South Korea regarding appearance and the potential benefits of treating hair loss to improve mental health.