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popular antihistamine showing promise for hair loss as an anti-inflammatory and prostaglandin inhibitor
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an estrogen promoting hair regrowth more commonly used in women
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nucleoside used for hair regrowth stimulant properties
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powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women
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5 / 1000+ results![Towards a consensus on how to diagnose and quantify female pattern hair loss – The ‘Female Pattern Hair Loss Severity Index (FPHL-SI)’](/images/research/e37de95d-393d-441a-984e-f38a0c435674/small/3790.jpg)
research Towards a consensus on how to diagnose and quantify female pattern hair loss – The ‘Female Pattern Hair Loss Severity Index (FPHL-SI)’
New method measures female hair loss: Female Pattern Hair Loss Severity Index (FPHL-SI).
![Recent Advances in Understanding of the Etiopathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Management of Hair Loss Diseases](/images/research/735bc27d-e949-4e23-9d9a-2031096287f7/small/15659.jpg)
research Recent Advances in Understanding of the Etiopathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Management of Hair Loss Diseases
New understanding and treatments for hair loss are improving, but more research is needed.
![5% Minoxidil topical foam on women: Menopause and other covariates](/images/research/ecc32268-1f57-4f83-959f-c94a4f1ce410/small/15938.jpg)
research 5% Minoxidil topical foam on women: Menopause and other covariates
5% minoxidil foam effectively regrows hair in women, with postmenopausal women seeing the most improvement.
![Female Pattern Hair Loss and Androgen Excess: A Report From the Multidisciplinary Androgen Excess and PCOS Committee](/images/research/ea55930e-af01-44c9-b789-193d1d338668/small/4565.jpg)
research Female Pattern Hair Loss and Androgen Excess: A Report From the Multidisciplinary Androgen Excess and PCOS Committee
Use "female pattern hair loss" term, assess androgen excess, treat with minoxidil and other medications if needed.
![New pattern hair loss in young Turkish women; What's wrong in their daily life?](/images/research/3989929a-1ff2-4f74-8ffe-58d65627fc64/small/15954.jpg)
research New pattern hair loss in young Turkish women; What's wrong in their daily life?
Frequent use of hair straighteners can cause hair loss similar to scarring alopecia in young Turkish women.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity My Theory Regarding a Cause and Cure for Androgenetic Alopecia
Hair loss theory suggests imbalance between Vitamin D Receptor (VDR) and Androgen Receptor (AR) activation. Proposed treatment includes upregulating VDR, downregulating AR, and improving mitochondrial health.
community Anyone else’s loved ones just blatantly gaslight you over your hair ?
User discusses resentment towards people who dismissed their hair loss concerns and continued to do so even after a specialist confirmed it. Others share similar experiences and discuss the impact of hair loss on self-esteem and societal perceptions.
community Are the japanese Finasteride 10 year studies even relevant to caucasian men - especially young ones?
The conversation is about the effectiveness of hair loss treatments, specifically finasteride and dutasteride, in different populations. Some users believe that the results of Japanese studies may not be relevant to Caucasian men, especially young ones, and that East Asians may respond better to these treatments. Others argue that clinical studies should be the basis for decision-making, while acknowledging that individual responses to medications can vary.
community [25, F] [RANT] Shedding since March 2020. This just isn’t fair.
User "missbloombastic" has been experiencing hair loss since 2016 and tried min, fin, multivitamins, and spiro with mixed results. Another user shares their struggle with hair loss and its impact on self-esteem, while a third user suggests checking blood tests and confirming the cause of hair loss.
community Quit vaping/smoking = 80% less loss
Quitting vaping significantly reduced hair loss for a user who was a heavy vaper and also taking finasteride. Some participants suggest nicotine's vasoconstrictive properties may worsen hair loss, while others share personal anecdotes of hair improvement after quitting smoking or vaping.