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research Diffuse hair loss: Its triggers and management

88 citations , June 2009 in “Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine”

This article reviews various causes of diffuse hair loss, highlighting the importance of identifying triggers through thorough examination for effective treatment and emphasizing patient education in management; it reports no new clinical findings.

research Diffuse hair loss

83 citations , May 1999 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

Hair loss that spreads out can often fix itself or be treated by finding and handling the cause.

research Diffuse hair loss in an adult female: Approach to diagnosis and management

70 citations , January 2009 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology”

This article reviews the characteristics, diagnosis, and management of different types of diffuse alopecia in women and provides no original research findings.

research Low sex-hormone binding globulin levels in young women with diffuse hair loss

40 citations , March 1982 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

This study found that women experiencing diffuse hair loss had significantly lower levels of plasma sex-hormone binding globulin compared to controls, while their testosterone levels remained normal.

research DIFFUSE HAIR LOSS ASSOCIATED WITH SELENIUM (SELSUN) SULFIDE SHAMPOO

35 citations , April 1956 in “Journal of the American Medical Association”

This study found that using selenium sulfide shampoo for seborrheic dermatitis was associated with hair loss, which ceased after discontinuing the shampoo.

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community Female diffuse hair loss on spiro with irregular periods (photos) + genetic hair loss

in Female 16 upvotes 2 years ago

A 34-year-old woman is experiencing diffuse hair loss and irregular periods, possibly due to long-term spironolactone use. She is considering minoxidil and finasteride for treatment and seeking medical advice for androgenic alopecia and hormonal imbalances.

community Derm says my hair loss (diffuse) is from seborrheic dermatitis. Anyone else have experience with this? I was already prepared to jump on fin min

in Research/Science 26 upvotes 1 year ago

Seborrheic dermatitis can cause hair loss, and treatments like ketoconazole shampoo, topical steroids, and oral antifungals may help. Some consider using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss despite dermatitis.

community I (diffuse thinner) would genuinely prefer having the Generic MPB hairloss

in Chat 35 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses struggles with diffuse thinning and hair loss treatments, including the use of dutasteride, minoxidil, and finasteride, with limited success. The original poster regrets having a hair transplant at 21 due to weak donor hair and ongoing thinning.

community My story: Trying to halt diffuse hair loss for past couple of years but got acute hair fall after quitting minoxidil and finasteride on my dermatologist recommendation

9 upvotes 1 year ago

A 22-year-old man experienced significant hair loss after stopping minoxidil and finasteride, causing emotional distress. He resumed these treatments and is considering dutasteride and microneedling to manage his hair loss.

community Do you Have Poor Posture? Maybe Contributing to Hair Loss , Esp Diffuse Thinning

in Research/Science 16 upvotes 1 month ago

Correcting posture may improve hair health by enhancing blood circulation and reducing side effects like bloating and sexual issues. The user has been using minoxidil and finasteride for two years with underwhelming results and is exploring posture correction as a potential aid.

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learn Hair Transplant

Can women get hair transplants? Some women are candidates for a hair transplant, but diffuse thinning and a thin donor area limit who is suitable. Clinics say a careful assessment of the cause comes first.
How much does a hair transplant cost? Hair transplant costs typically range from $1,000 to $25,000 depending on various factors.

learn Vitamin B12

How does Vitamin B12 deficiency contribute to hair loss and thinning? Severe vitamin B12 deficiency may contribute to diffuse shedding (telogen effluvium). It is not a known cause of pattern hair loss, and a blood test is needed to confirm a deficiency.

learn vitamin A

Can too much vitamin A cause hair loss? Sustained vitamin A intake above the tolerable upper limit (3,000 mcg/day of retinol for adults) is linked in case reports to diffuse hair shedding; the claim that it amplifies DHT-driven hair loss has no published human evidence behind it.

learn Scalp Micropigmentation

Can women get scalp micropigmentation? Yes, women can get scalp micropigmentation for hair loss or thinning.

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