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an anticonvulsant repurposed for hair loss via histone inhibition
learn Alopecia Areata
autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
learn Cetirizine
popular antihistamine showing promise for hair loss as an anti-inflammatory and prostaglandin inhibitor
learn Hair Fibers
cosmetic product that temporarily makes hair appear thicker
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research The Diagnosis and Treatment of Iron Deficiency and Its Potential Relationship to Hair Loss
Iron deficiency may be related to hair loss, but there's not enough evidence to recommend iron screening or supplements for all hair loss patients.
research Hair Loss: Diagnosis and Treatment
Hair loss can be treated based on its type and cause, improving quality of life.
research Hair Loss Diagnosis and Treatment Knowledge-Based System
Hair loss causes emotional distress, leading to high spending on treatments, with Minoxidil and Propecia being common but having side effects.
research Diagnosis and Management of the Hair Loss Patient
Most hair loss cases are caused by four main conditions, and understanding them is key to treatment.
research Clinical Hair Loss: Diagnosis and Treatment
The review suggests limited treatments for common hair loss conditions, with potential for future improvements.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity DUPA/Retrograde might not be DHT based...GET A BIOPSY QUICK or permanent Hair Loss!
DUPA and retrograde alopecia may not be solely DHT-based, and a biopsy is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment. Treatments mentioned include dutasteride, oral minoxidil, pioglitazone, clobetasol, calcipotriol, ketoconazole, and doxycycline, depending on the specific condition.
community What’s the connection between folliculitis and hair loss?
Folliculitis may be linked to hair loss, with treatments including antibiotics, minoxidil, finasteride, and dietary changes. Users suggest seeing a dermatologist for proper diagnosis and treatment.
community Losing Hair on Dutasteride? You might have LPP
Men with hair loss might have lichen planopilaris (LPP), which can mimic androgenetic alopecia, leading to misdiagnosis and ineffective treatment with finasteride or dutasteride. Proper diagnosis, including biopsies, is crucial to distinguish between androgenetic alopecia and conditions like LPP.
community Anger and frustration as I finally learn my diagnosis.
A young female diagnosed with Lichen planopilaris (LPP) experienced years of misdiagnosis and ineffective treatments, including a hair transplant and other procedures. She is considering litigation due to the misdiagnosis and has learned that LPP is chronic, hair loss can be stopped with ongoing medication, but lost hair cannot regrow.
community IGE Hair Loss and Miniaturization
A 23-year-old male is experiencing diffuse hair loss and miniaturization, possibly due to high IGE levels after using tofacitinib. He seeks advice and has not yet consulted a dermatologist.