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GlossaryAlopecia Areata (focal alopecia)

autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss on scalp and body

Alopecia Areata (AA) is an autoimmune condition where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks hair follicles, leading to patchy hair loss on the scalp and other areas of the body. This condition can affect individuals of all ages and often results in round, smooth bald patches, though the extent and pattern of hair loss can vary widely.

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research Focal and Generalized Alopecia in Cats: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

9 citations, July 1995 in “Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice”

The document concludes that hair loss in cats is caused by various factors, including allergies, mites, infections, and hormonal issues, with treatments varying accordingly.

research Progressively Intractable Seizures, Focal Alopecia, and Hemimegalencephaly

4 citations, May 1994 in “Neurology”

The boy had a unique condition with seizures, uneven hair loss, and an enlarged brain hemisphere.

research Disorders Causing Focal Alopecia

1 citations, January 2008 in “Elsevier eBooks”

The document concludes that various disorders can cause hair loss in dogs, each requiring different treatments, and some may heal on their own.

research Laser And Cellular Technologies In Treatment Of Patients With Focal Alopecia

June 2020 in “Medicinskij alfavit”

Laser and cell treatments effectively help hair regrowth in people with focal alopecia.

research Focal Alopecia in Dogs

August 2017 in “Companion animal”

Focal alopecia in dogs has many causes and requires various tests for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

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community Results after more than 1.5 years on Finasteride

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 243 upvotes 3 months ago

A user shared their experience with finasteride for hair loss, noting it slowed but didn't stop their hair loss, and they quit after 1.5 years. Suggestions included trying dutasteride, adding minoxidil, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

community Hiding Baldness with Side Hair Growth

in Styling 145 upvotes 1 year ago

User hides baldness with side hair growth, others suggest it looks good but may not work in all conditions. Some recommend starting treatment or considering a hair transplant.

community Currently crushing 3 (5mg) tablets of fin into my topical min. Anyone do the same? If so how much do you add.

in Treatment 186 upvotes 6 months ago

The conversation discusses using crushed finasteride tablets mixed with topical minoxidil for hair loss treatment. Users share their experiences and opinions on the effectiveness and proper concentration of this method.

community Reminder: Biotin supplementation is a scam.

in Product 112 upvotes 1 year ago

Biotin supplements are considered ineffective for hair loss and are not supported by evidence. People in the conversation have mixed experiences, with some noting benefits for nails and skin but not hair, while others continue to use biotin as part of their vitamin regimen.

community How uninformed the general public is about hair loss

in Chat 313 upvotes 9 months ago

The conversation highlights the general public's lack of knowledge about hair loss, with various ineffective remedies suggested, such as not wearing hats or using hair fibers. The only effective treatments mentioned for male pattern baldness are medications like minoxidil and finasteride, and hair transplants.

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