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    GlossaryHair Disorders (Hair Diseases)

    range of issues affecting hair growth, texture, or scalp health

    Hair disorders, also known as hair conditions or hair diseases, encompass a range of issues affecting the hair and scalp. These can include alopecia (hair loss), dandruff, scalp infections, and structural hair abnormalities. They can be caused by genetic factors, hormonal imbalances, nutritional deficiencies, or underlying medical conditions, and often require a multidisciplinary approach for diagnosis and treatment.

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      community New and Interesting HairLoss Studies/Papers/Reviews

      in Treatment  44 upvotes 4 years ago
      Hair loss treatments discussed include Dutasteride with Ketoconazole, tissue engineering strategies, and androgenetic alopecia therapies. Massage doubles follicular retention, improving treatment effectiveness.

      community Ru58841 for a female w male pattern baldness

      in General  166 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user is considering using RU58841 for female pattern baldness and is also planning to use Minoxidil. They are hesitant to ask their doctor for spironolactone due to its cosmetic nature and are experiencing significant hair loss possibly due to stress and hormonal issues.

      community hairfall reduced or not please reply

      in Chat  3 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user experienced reduced hairfall after taking multivitamins, biotin pills, eating fruit, and drinking coffee. They are concerned about the lack of hair regrowth and seek advice on whether their hair will be alright.

      community 2 month progress with Minoxidil and Dermaroller

      in Minoxidil  412 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation discusses a user's two-month hair regrowth progress using Minoxidil and a 0.5mm dermaroller. Some suggest adding a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor like finasteride or dutasteride to maintain the results.

      community Fin/dut increase in estrogen and autoimmune diseases

      in Chat  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the link between increased estrogen and autoimmune diseases, with a focus on avoiding soy and milk. It also mentions treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 for hair loss.