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research A childhood case of trichotillomania associated with body dysmorphic disorder and stigmatization due to outstanding red hair

1 citations , January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology”

A girl with red hair developed hair-pulling and body image disorders after being bullied for her hair color.

research Contemporary techniques of hair replacement

April 1981 in “Postgraduate Medicine”

This article reviews surgical hair replacement techniques for bald patients dissatisfied with hairpieces and reports that various options provide good results with minimal side effects, emphasizing the importance of frontal area design for a natural appearance.

research Trichoscopic Findings of Hair Loss in Koreans

16 citations , January 2015 in “Annals of Dermatology”

In this study, trichoscopic features aiding differential diagnosis of alopecia in Korean patients were found to be similar to those in Caucasians, but pigment pattern frequencies differed due to racial characteristics.

research Alopecia in Children: The Most Common Causes

20 citations , July 1990 in “Pediatrics in Review”

This piece explains that 90% to 95% of pediatric alopecia cases are due to four main causes: alopecia areata, telogen effluvium, tinea capitis, and trichotillomania, with diagnosis typically confirmed through careful examination.

research What Work-Up Should Be Done for Patients With Alopecia?

May 2024 in “CRC Press eBooks”

This review identifies four common types of hair loss in children—alopecia related to tinea capitis, alopecia areata, traction alopecia, and telogen effluvium—while noting trichotillosis and other rarer causes, including pressure-induced and congenital factors, as additional potential causes of alopecia in this population.

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community Dental technician is convinced that he has found the cause of pattern hair loss

314 upvotes 2 years ago

A dental technician claims malocclusion causes pattern hair loss due to poor scalp circulation. Users debate this, noting treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling focus on DHT and blood flow.

community I honestly think Dutasteride at 2.5mg could be the ultimate cure for hair loss.

in Chat 213 upvotes 1 year ago

Dutasteride at 2.5mg is considered a potential hair loss cure due to its DHT-blocking ability, but there are concerns about side effects and individual responses. Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are also discussed, with mixed opinions on their effectiveness and safety.

community I’m crashing out (female pattern hair loss)

40 upvotes 1 month ago

A woman experiencing female pattern hair loss has been using topical minoxidil and ketoconazole shampoo but is seeking further treatment options due to plateaued results. Suggestions include spironolactone, finasteride, dutasteride, and other treatments like PRP, while emphasizing the importance of consulting a dermatologist and conducting thorough medical evaluations.

community Hair keeps thinning but doc says no nutrient deficiencies

4 upvotes 8 years ago

Hair thinning possibly due to rapid weight loss and dietary changes, with no nutrient deficiencies found. The user is taking vitamins and considering seeing a hair specialist to promote regrowth.

community Still losing miniaturized hair after 8 months on fin. Is it time for dutasteride?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 37 upvotes 1 year ago

The user is considering switching from finasteride to dutasteride due to continued hair loss and lack of improvement after 8 months. They plan to add minoxidil and are advised to give treatments more time, as progress can take years.

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learn Adenosine

Adenosine : Can it help if my hair loss is due to a hormonal imbalance like PCOS or DHT? Adenosine does not act on hormones, and it has not been studied in PCOS. Small trials in pattern hair loss showed thicker hairs.

learn Hair Transplant

What are the risks and side effects of a hair transplant? Reported risks include swelling, redness, folliculitis, numbness, infection, scarring and temporary shock loss; less often skin necrosis, poor graft growth or over-harvesting of the donor area.
Can you go bald after a hair transplant? Yes, you can still go bald after a hair transplant due to thinning native hair.
What is shock loss after a hair transplant? Shock loss is shedding of existing hair near the transplant area after surgery; it is usually temporary and regrows over a few months.