research Diffuse Alopecias
This review discusses the diagnosis and treatment of diffuse alopecia but reports no new results; the authors emphasize the importance of detailed history and examination for accurate diagnosis.
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research Approach to the adult female patient with diffuse nonscarring alopecia
This review discusses diagnostic approaches for women with diffuse, nonscarring hair loss and reports no new clinical results.
research Diffuse Lichen Planopilaris Masquerading as Diffuse Alopecia Areata
This report details a case where diffuse lichen planopilaris and female pattern hair loss in a 32-year-old woman mimicked diffuse alopecia areata, highlighting the diagnostic value of dermoscopy-guided biopsies and the importance of timely treatment to prevent disease progression.
research Case Report: Paired vertex-occipital assessment reveals donor-area involvement in diffuse unpatterned alopecia
This study reported that two male patients with diffuse unpatterned alopecia exhibited donor-area involvement in both the vertex and occiput, challenging the assumption of occipital stability for hair transplantation, and showed partial improvement following treatment with oral finasteride and topical minoxidil.
research The importance of adequate serum ferritin levels during oral cyproterone acetate and ethinyl oestradiol treatment of diffuse androgen-dependent alopecia in women
This study found that treatment with cyproterone acetate and ethinyl oestradiol increased hair density in women with diffuse androgen-dependent alopecia, particularly when serum ferritin levels were above 40 μg/l.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Diffuse Alopecia
A 19-year-old female with Diffuse Alopecia was advised by a dermatologist to use vitamin supplements, a hair serum, and antifungal drops, leading to some improvement. Other users suggested treatments like minoxidil, microneedling, and consulting a different dermatologist for further advice.
community I have a diffuse thinning alopecia, what you see is a custom full cap wig. Happy to answer questions! Im very active and have never had an issue!
A user with diffuse thinning alopecia uses a custom full cap wig for an active lifestyle, costing $450 and lasting about 10 months. They share their positive experience with the wig as an alternative for those for whom treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841 don't work.
community formula 82D for diffuse androgenic alopecia (DUPA)
The user is experiencing diffuse androgenic alopecia and is trying various treatments, including 5mg finasteride, loniten, and Formula 82D, which contains dutasteride, a steroid, and tretinoin. They report potential regrowth with Formula 82D, despite previous treatments being ineffective.
community DUPA / APHK discussion ( Diffuse unpatterned alopecia / Acquired Progressive Hair Kinkering )
The user discusses their experience with diffuse unpatterned alopecia and acquired progressive hair kinkering, noting improvements with treatments including biotin, pantothenic acid, finasteride, ketoconazole, and zinc pyrithione shampoo. They report thicker, healthier hair and improved scalp condition, attributing success mainly to biotin, pantothenic acid, and finasteride.
community Starting My Topical Finasteride Journey (Diffuse Patterned Alopecia) (Pictures in Comments)
A user is starting a topical finasteride treatment for diffuse patterned alopecia, having previously used minoxidil without success. They are cautious about side effects and have chosen topical over oral finasteride, while also using Nizoral and biotin in their routine.
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6 / 801 results- Can women get scalp micropigmentation? Yes, women can get scalp micropigmentation for hair loss or thinning.
- Can women get hair transplants? Women can get hair transplants, and procedures are tailored to their specific hair loss patterns.
- Can a zinc deficiency directly cause hair thinning or increased shedding? Studies link low serum zinc to diffuse shedding and alopecia areata, and severe deficiency states cause hair loss that reverses when zinc is replaced. The evidence is mostly observational, the one supplementation study was small and uncontrolled, and zinc is not a treatment for pattern hair loss.
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