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    GlossaryDiffuse Alopecia (Diffuse Hair Thinning)

    widespread hair thinning across the entire scalp

    Diffuse Alopecia, also known as Diffuse Hair Loss or Diffuse Thinning, is a condition characterized by a widespread thinning of hair across the entire scalp rather than in localized patches. This type of hair loss can be caused by various factors, including nutritional deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, stress, or underlying medical conditions, and it typically does not result in scarring of the scalp.

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      hormone commonly taken for sleep aid has some topical benefits for hair

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      Managing Hair Loss

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      January 1998 in “Current Therapeutics”
      Different causes of hair loss require specific treatments, and most men and women will experience some form of hair thinning as they age.
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      Alopecia and Amphetamine Use: Reply

      research Alopecia and Amphetamine Use: Reply

      2 citations, July 1988 in “JAMA”
      Amphetamines may not directly cause hair loss, as the type of thinning seen with their use differs from severe alopecia.
      The Assessment and Treatment of Older Adults

      research The Assessment and Treatment of Older Adults

      July 1988 in “JAMA”
      Amphetamine use may not cause hair loss, "geezer" traits are normal aging, not all educated older people are stereotypes, and metronidazole can rarely cause lung disease.

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      community Diffuse thinning fucking sucks

      in Update  430 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation discusses various treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, microneedling, and checking for nutrient deficiencies. Some users suggest adding hydrocortisone butyrate, low-dose progesterone, or tretinoin to treatment regimens, while others recommend cosmetic solutions like Toppik hair fibers or shaving the head.
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      If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied

      in Research  830 upvotes 5 months 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 DHT levels after 4 weeks of Fina and 8 weeks of Fina + 4 weeks of Duta

      in Update  35 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user reported early stage diffuse hair thinning and increased DHT levels after 4 weeks on Finasteride and 8 weeks on Finasteride plus 4 weeks on Dutasteride, despite the medications being authentic and stored properly. They are considering increasing their Dutasteride dosage due to the lack of side effects and are unsure if the treatment is helping their hair.

      community DHT/Testosterone levels in scalp Fin VS Dut.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  65 upvotes 6 months ago
      Dutasteride raises scalp testosterone by 99%, which may not be ideal for those sensitive to all androgens. Some argue finasteride's balancing act might be better, while others believe dutasteride is superior for hair regrowth.

      community Are a lot of men already losing their hair at 25?

      in Chat  153 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the perception of increased hair loss among young men, with some attributing it to heightened awareness or environmental factors. Various treatments are mentioned, including Minoxidil, Finasteride, microneedling, scalp massages, and future hair transplant methods.