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    GlossaryHair Loss Diagnosis

    identifying the cause of hair loss through medical evaluation

    Hair Loss Diagnosis, also known as Alopecia Diagnosis, involves identifying the underlying cause of hair loss through a combination of medical history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests. This process may include blood tests to check for hormonal imbalances or nutritional deficiencies, scalp biopsies to examine hair follicles, and sometimes imaging studies to rule out other conditions.

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      in Chat  122 upvotes 4 months ago
      Some individuals experience hair loss despite using treatments like 2.5 mg dutasteride, finasteride, and minoxidil, suggesting sensitivity to DHT or other factors. Various treatments and lifestyle changes are discussed, but results vary, and some consider hair transplants or other solutions.

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      in Female  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is experiencing rapid hair loss and has been diagnosed with telogen effluvium by multiple dermatologists, but doubts the diagnosis due to the severity and speed of the hair loss. They are considering various treatments like spironolactone, estradiol, and possibly finasteride, while also exploring the possibility of hormonal imbalances or autoimmune issues.

      community Losing Hair on Dutasteride? You might have LPP

      in Research/Science  96 upvotes 8 months ago
      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.