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autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
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an anticonvulsant repurposed for hair loss via histone inhibition
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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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research A retrospective study on the characteristics of androgenetic alopecia among Asian races in the National Skin Centre, a tertiary dermatological referral centre in Singapore.
Most patients with hair loss sought treatment for cosmetic reasons, were unhappy about their appearance, and had a family history of the condition, suggesting it may be inherited.
research Association of androgenetic alopecia and hypertension.
Balding in men is strongly linked to high blood pressure and family history.
research Prevalence Of Male Balding Pattern In Patient From Saveetha Dental College- Retrospective Comparative Evaluation Study
Balding in men worsens with age.
research Senescent alopecia (“senile alopecia” or “senescent balding”)
Senescent alopecia is a type of hair loss that occurs after age 50, not caused by genetics, and involves a gradual thinning of hair without significant inflammation.
research Schimmelpenning syndrome with dydimosis aplasticosebacea in a one-month-old girl
Older men's scalp damage increases with age and sun exposure, a baby girl in the Philippines has Schimmelpenning syndrome, and thyroid screening is advised for children with hair loss and certain risk factors.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Balding without a family history
The user is experiencing hair loss without a family history and suspects stress or telogen effluvium (TE) as the cause, despite using finasteride without results. Others suggest stress, vitamin deficiencies, or other conditions could be factors, and some mention that balding can occur without a family history.
community 21M, Thinning on Top with Family History, Seeking Treatment Options
A 21-year-old with a family history of early balding is advised to see a dermatologist to confirm androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and consider treatments like finasteride or dutasteride to prevent further hair loss, and minoxidil, possibly with tretinoin, to regrow hair. Caution is advised with oral minoxidil, and a cardiologist should be consulted before use.
community M19 finasteride my doc said it's not aga until now
A 19-year-old male with a family history of balding is using finasteride to thicken his hair and is considering whether to add minoxidil. Users suggest continuing finasteride for several months before deciding on minoxidil.
community Two months of minoxidil foam + redensyl liquid progress pics
A 24 year old male with no family history of balding who has been using minoxidil foam and Redensyl liquid for two months to treat hair loss, posting pictures to document his progress.
community Why I am not balding unlike my family?
The user is questioning why they are not experiencing hair loss like their family members. They are considering whether genetics or preventive treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841 might be influencing their hair retention.