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hormone commonly taken for sleep aid has some topical benefits for hair
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research Hair Loss in Systemic Disease
Systemic diseases can cause hair loss, which is often reversible with treatment.
research Culprits of Medication-Induced Telogen Effluvium, Part 2
Some blood thinners and blood pressure medicines can cause hair loss, which usually starts 1 to 6 months after beginning the medication.
research Recurrent Pruritic Polymorphic Lesions Associated With Weight Loss
A man with itchy skin lesions and weight loss was diagnosed with a rare skin condition linked to a pancreatic tumor.
research Approach to the Adult Female Patient with Diffuse Nonscarring Alopecia
The document concludes that careful evaluation is key to diagnose and treat women with hair loss, with tests for thyroid, iron, and hormones as needed.
research Diffuse Hair Loss: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Hair loss that spreads out can often fix itself or be treated by finding and handling the cause.
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community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied
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nkrata
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1 year ago 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 Concerned About Asymmetrical Frontal Hair Loss and Recent Finasteride Use, Seeking Experiences
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chernoboy
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1 month ago The user is experiencing asymmetrical hair loss at the frontal hairline and is concerned about potential conditions like frontal fibrosing alopecia. They have started using finasteride and pumpkin seed oil to address the issue.
community Topical Minoxidil is a pain in the ass for diffuse thinners
Topical minoxidil being a difficult product to apply, with users considering finasteride, RU58841, and oral minoxidil as alternative treatments for diffuse thinning hair. Other advice includes shaving the head in the first 3 months of using minoxidil and finding ways to apply it without saturating the hair.
community scarring alopecia awareness in this community
Lichen Planopilaris (LPP), a form of permanent hair loss, which can be mistaken for seborrheic dermatitis and is characterized by scalp itching, burning, redness, and dandruff. Treatment options discussed include steroidal creams, finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841.
community If follicles became miniaturized and haven’t grown in 3 years, are they dead ?
Hair loss and its potential treatments, such as minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, dermarolling, and supplements. It discusses whether miniaturized follicles can be revived to grow again or must shed for new growth to appear.