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research Severe Monilethrix Associated with Intractable Scalp Pruritus, Posterior Subcapsular Cataract, Brachiocephaly, and Distinct Facial Features: A New Variant of Monilethrix Syndrome?

13 citations, July 2004 in “Pediatric dermatology”

A new severe form of monilethrix syndrome includes hair loss, scalp itching, cataracts, and distinct facial features.

research Monilethrix: Case Report of a Rare Disease

January 2015 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online”

Monilethrix causes fragile, patchy hair loss.

research Coexistence of Woolly Hair and Monilethrix: A Case Study

September 2021 in “Mağallaẗ al-Muẖtar li-l-ʿulūm”

Two sisters have rare hair disorders causing short, fragile, kinky hair.

research Inherited Disorders of the Hair

2 citations, January 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks”

The document explains the genetic causes and characteristics of inherited hair disorders.

research Diseases That Affect the Pinna

2 citations, January 2005 in “Elsevier eBooks”

The document describes skin diseases affecting the outer ear in dogs and cats, their spread to other body parts, and treatment options.

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community Solving Hair Loss with Research at MIT

in Research/Science 592 upvotes 1 month ago

Hair loss treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, TDM-105795, and PP405. MIT is hosting a hackathon to find innovative hair loss solutions.

community Well… I Did It. Estrogen Saved My Hairline

in Transgender 724 upvotes 2 months ago

OP transitioned and used Spironolactone, Estradiol Valerate, Minoxidil, and dermarolling, resulting in significant hair regrowth. They advise this method may not be suitable for cis men.

community Just find a cure already, I am totally done

in Chat 161 upvotes 3 months ago

The conversation is about hair loss treatments, with users recommending finasteride and minoxidil as effective solutions. Some users report side effects, but overall, the consensus is to use these treatments rather than waiting for a cure.

community Giving up on ever feeling comfortable in my body

in Update 81 upvotes 3 years ago

The user has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and RU58841 for hair loss without success and feels extremely uncomfortable with their appearance, including being bald and short. They express deep unhappiness and social isolation. Suggestions from others include adopting stoicism, focusing on personal development, considering a hair system, improving fashion, working out, and seeking therapy for mental health.

community When I was in my 20s, skinny and with long hair, one of my biggest fear was being fat and bald in my 40s. Now that it’s come to pass, I’ve found there are better things to worry about. I started shaving my head in 05 when I was 32 and I can sum it all up in one word: Liberating.

in Shaved/buzzed 478 upvotes 3 years ago

Accepting hair loss, with solutions discussed including Minoxidil and Finasteride treatments, shaving the head as a liberating experience, and using beards to make up for lack of hair.

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