research HAIR DISEASES
This article reviews common causes of hair loss, noting that a well-directed history and examination are often sufficient for diagnosis, and reports no new clinical findings.
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research Trichoscopy: a new frontier for the diagnosis of hair diseases
This article reviews trichoscopic techniques for diagnosing common hair loss conditions and presents a revised algorithm for identifying specific features of cicatricial and noncicatricial alopecia, but reports no new clinical results.
research Hair diseases: a big problem on a small surface
This article discusses various hair diseases and emphasizes their significant impact despite affecting a small area, but does not report new clinical findings.
research Hair care practices and scalp/hair disease in African American girls
This study by Rucker Wright et al. found that hair care practices, particularly traction on relaxed hair, are associated with an increased risk of traction alopecia in African American girls.
research Hair microscopy: an easy adjunct to diagnosis of systemic diseases in children
This article presents a comprehensive overview of hair microscopy techniques and their diagnostic potential for systemic and cutaneous disorders, emphasizing its usefulness in resource-limited settings and highlighting the underutilization of this non-invasive method due to lack of awareness.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Pattern hair loss before the age of 35 is associated with higher chances of prostate cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and metabolic syndrome later in life
Pattern hair loss before age 35 may be linked to higher risks of prostate cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and metabolic syndrome later in life. Finasteride is discussed as a treatment that may lower PSA levels and potentially prevent prostate issues.
community Is it normal to lose body hair on finasteride?
Finasteride can cause body hair loss, which is normal. It may also be due to disease or nutrient deficiencies.
community Alcohol consumption triggering sheds.
Alcohol consumption can trigger hair shedding and affect hair treatment effectiveness, especially in those with autoimmune diseases. Treatments mentioned include RU58841, oral minoxidil, and stemoxydine, with finasteride also noted by another user.
community DUPA hitting me in my 30s despite fin + min - Looking for options
A 32-year-old experiencing diffuse hair loss despite long-term use of finasteride and oral minoxidil is considering additional treatments like topical dutasteride, RU58841, and Breezula. Concerns about Crohn's disease affecting hair loss and past negative experiences with dutasteride impacting libido are also mentioned.
community My hairline has started to grow back since I have been taking iron/zinc vitamins
Iron and zinc vitamins helped improve hairline regrowth for someone with celiac disease. Nutrient deficiencies, like iron, can contribute to hair loss, especially around the temples.
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7 / 801 results- When is a hair transplant not possible? A hair transplant is not possible with insufficient donor hair or serious health conditions.
- What are the contraindications for hair transplantation? Hair transplantation is not recommended for those with active scalp diseases, insufficient donor hair, or certain medical conditions.
- Do hair fibers really make thinning hair look fuller, or is it just an illusion? Hair fibers create an optical illusion of fullness but do not actually thicken hair.
- How do you apply hair fibers correctly so they stay in place all day? Apply hair fibers to clean, dry hair and use a setting spray for better hold.
- Can hair fibers be used along with medical treatments like minoxidil or finasteride? Yes, hair fibers can be used with minoxidil or finasteride without any chemical interaction.
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signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
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Microscopic delivery system that sends growth-promoting signals to hair follicles
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mTOR regulator and immunosuppressant used more recently for anti-aging and hair regrowth
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technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth
