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research Investigation of the male pattern baldness major genetic susceptibility loci AR/EDA2R and 20p11 in female pattern hair loss

38 citations , February 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

This study suggests that the AR/EDA2R locus may contribute to early-onset female pattern hair loss, but no association was found with the 20p11 locus.

research The role of family history and its influence on the onset time in female pattern hair loss

1 citations , January 2020 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii”

This study found that a positive family history, especially from the mother's side and including grandparents, is associated with an increased risk of early-onset female pattern hair loss in Polish women.

research Investigation of six novel susceptibility loci for male androgenetic alopecia in women with female pattern hair loss

25 citations , July 2013 in “Journal of Dermatological Science”

This study suggests that the androgen receptor locus on the X chromosome may play a role in the pathogenesis of early-onset female pattern hair loss.

research Differences in Demographic and Clinical Characteristics Among Subtypes of Female Pattern Hair Loss

August 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology”

In this study, the Hamilton-Norwood subtype of female pattern hair loss was associated with early onset and polycystic ovary syndrome, while the Ludwig pattern was more common overall.

research P163 : Clinical efficacy of 2.5mg/day finasteride in female pattern hair loss

January 2015 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)”

This study found that 2.5 mg/day of oral finasteride was effective in improving hair density in women with female pattern hair loss, especially in those with early onset and longer treatment durations.

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community Why do we have head hair in first place if we evolved to start losing it in some cases as soon as puberty hits

140 upvotes 11 months ago

Hair loss is influenced by genetics and sensitivity to hormones like DHT. Treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride are commonly used, and baldness persists as it doesn't affect reproductive success.

community Early onset diffuse thinners + nonresponders to oral meds?

7 upvotes 1 week ago

A 19-year-old has been experiencing diffuse thinning since age 16 and has not seen improvement despite using minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and other treatments. Suggestions include increasing dutasteride dosage, using RU58841, and considering topical treatments or a hair transplant.

community Efficacy and Tolerability of N-Acetyl-Cysteine for Treatment of The Early-onset Androgenetic Alopecia in Men

26 upvotes 4 years ago

N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC) was found to improve hair parameters in men with early-onset androgenetic alopecia, showing increased terminal hair count and decreased vellus hair count, with good tolerability. NAC, used alone or with minoxidil, may help due to its antioxidant properties, though its effectiveness can vary among individuals.

community 19 years old - 3 months of min+fin

in Progress Pictures 96 upvotes 7 months ago

A 19-year-old has been using a regimen of 5% topical minoxidil and 1mg oral finasteride for three months to combat early-onset balding. The user reports some progress and plans to continue the current treatment, while others suggest considering additional treatments like dutasteride for more aggressive cases.

community Almost 4 months on fin/dut, 2.5 months on min

126 upvotes 3 months ago

The user has been using finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss, along with minoxidil and ketoconazole shampoo, due to early onset male pattern baldness and family history. They switched from finasteride to dutasteride after two months and have been using a dermaroller weekly.

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