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research Towards a consensus on how to diagnose and quantify female pattern hair loss – The ‘Female Pattern Hair Loss Severity Index (FPHL-SI)’

26 citations , December 2015 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

This article introduces a new grading system called the FPHL Severity Index to better identify and monitor early stages of female pattern hair loss using clinical criteria.

research A new classification of early female pattern hair loss

3 citations , January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology”

The authors concluded that their new grading system can effectively classify early female pattern hair loss and evaluate treatment progress.

research Is There Any Association Between Clinical and Biochemical Hyperandrogenism in Women With Female Pattern Hair Loss?

1 citations , November 2020 in “Cureus”

This study found that severity of female pattern hair loss in premenopausal women was related to other clinical signs of hyperandrogenism like hirsutism and acne, but not to biochemical measures of hyperandrogenism.

research Prevalence of female pattern hair loss in postmenopausal women: a cross-sectional study

2 citations , February 2022 in “Menopause”

This study found that female pattern hair loss was common in postmenopausal women, with body mass index being a significant associated factor.

research An epidemiological study of female pattern hair loss at a referral centre in South India

1 citations , January 2016 in “Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology”

This study found that female pattern hair loss is more common than previously thought among Indian women, with the most frequent pattern being diffuse hair loss over the vertex.

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community Prolactin the Cause of Hair Loss? ABS-201 the Cure?

29 upvotes 2 months ago

Prolactin may contribute to hair loss, but targeting its receptor won't cure androgenetic alopecia. ABS-201 could be a useful alternative or adjuvant therapy, similar to JAK inhibitors, but not more effective than HMI-115.

community Quit vaping/smoking = 80% less loss

in Research/Science 235 upvotes 2 years ago

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.

community Anyone else’s loved ones just blatantly gaslight you over your hair ?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 196 upvotes 3 years ago

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 Is this real chat? Finasteride -> fountain of youth and longevity drug?

559 upvotes 1 year ago

Finasteride is discussed as a hair loss treatment with benefits like reduced prostate enlargement and skin aging, but it is not seen as a "fountain of youth." Users report mixed experiences, including side effects like decreased libido and dry eyes.

community Wtf have we been doing for the last 30 years

in Treatment 548 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride work but have side effects. A permanent cure is still not available due to the complexity of hair loss and limited investment.

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What causes hair loss in women that may lead to considering a hair transplant? Genetic factors, hormonal changes, stress, and nutritional deficiencies often cause hair loss in women.
What causes male pattern baldness? Male pattern baldness is caused by genetic sensitivity to the hormone DHT.
What are the non-surgical alternatives to hair transplants? Non-surgical alternatives include PRP therapy, medications, laser therapy, and scalp micropigmentation.
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learn Scalp Micropigmentation

What is Scalp Micropigmentation and how does it help people with visible hair loss? Scalp Micropigmentation creates the illusion of hair follicles on the scalp for visible hair loss.

learn Cetirizine

popular antihistamine showing promise for hair loss as an anti-inflammatory and prostaglandin inhibitor

learn Osteopontin

signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss

learn Estradiol

an estrogen promoting hair regrowth more commonly used in women

learn Hair Multiplication

extract, clone, and reinsert your own hair cells

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