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research Are psychosocial factors and menopause symptoms related to hair cortisol concentrations among midlife Latinas? Results from the Menopausia, Salud, Corazón pilot study

June 2026 in “Comprehensive Psychoneuroendocrinology”

This study explored the relationship between menopause symptoms and hair cortisol concentrations among midlife Latinas, finding that vasomotor symptoms were associated with higher hair cortisol levels, suggesting a link warranting further investigation with larger sample sizes and multiple time points.

research Characteristics of Men Who Report Persistent Sexual Symptoms After Finasteride Use for Hair Loss

50 citations , September 2016 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism”

This study found no evidence of androgen deficiency or decreased peripheral androgen action in men with persistent sexual symptoms after finasteride use, but identified links to depressed mood and abnormal brain function.

research Scalp Hair Regrowth Is Associated With Improvements in Health-Related Quality of Life and Psychological Symptoms in Patients With Severe Alopecia Areata: Results From Two Randomized Controlled Trials

4 citations , March 2023 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine”

This abstract does not provide specific results or a conclusion; additional context is needed to interpret the data.

research Evidence of the moderating role of hair cortisol and hair cortisone in the relationship between work stress and depression symptoms among Chinese fishermen

3 citations , June 2021 in “Journal of affective disorders”

This study suggests that hair cortisol and cortisone may moderate the relationship between work stress and depressive symptoms in Chinese fishermen, although their mechanisms differ.

research 41915 Improvements in health-related quality of life and psychological symptoms in patients with severe alopecia areata achieving scalp hair regrowth: results from two randomized controlled trials

1 citations , September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

This study focused on baricitinib's effect on patients with severe alopecia areata, highlighting its efficacy for hair regrowth and its potential to improve health-related quality of life and psychological symptoms, as seen in two phase 3 trials.

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community 2 % fucoidan significantly alleviated AGA symptoms, promoted hair growth, and increased hair density

21 upvotes 11 months ago

2% fucoidan alleviated AGA symptoms, promoted hair growth, and increased hair density in mice. Fucoidan is considered safe for humans as a supplement and topical skincare product, with potential therapeutic effects against AGA.

community 28M Experiencing Top Right and Left Side Hair Loss, Minoxidil Concerns, and Shedding in Humid Areas

in General 171 upvotes 10 months ago

The user is experiencing hair loss with symptoms of receding hairline, extreme shedding, and low density, possibly due to androgenic alopecia, diffuse thinning, retrograde alopecia, or telogen effluvium. They have used minoxidil and noticed changes in shedding patterns related to different water qualities and seborrheic dermatitis.

community Fin/Min/Biotin Progress Pics and symptoms

in Progress Pictures 9 upvotes 8 months ago

The user is experiencing progress in hair growth using 0.5mg Finasteride, 5mg Minoxidil, and 1mg Biotin daily but is also developing gynecomastia. They plan to continue the treatment for six months unless the side effects worsen.

community Having to quit due to gyno symptoms

in General 68 upvotes 1 year ago

The user is experiencing severe hair shedding after taking finasteride for three weeks and plans to stop due to gynecomastia symptoms. Stopping finasteride may lead to some hair regrowth, but benefits from the treatment might be lost; topical alternatives are suggested.

community Diffuse hair shedding + recurrent scalp burning/inflammation — looking for similar experiences

1 month ago

The user experienced scalp burning and diffuse hair shedding after surgery, with symptoms worsening due to factors like weather changes and stress. They tried minoxidil and finasteride but stopped due to side effects, and found some relief with corticosteroid scalp treatments while correcting vitamin deficiencies.

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learn Vitamin E

Can a Vitamin E deficiency contribute to thinning hair? Hair loss is not a recognised symptom of vitamin E deficiency in humans. Deficiency is rare and mainly causes nerve and muscle problems.

learn Vitamin B12

How can you tell if your hair loss is related to low Vitamin B12 levels? Hair loss may indicate low Vitamin B12 if accompanied by fatigue and anemia symptoms.

learn tamsulosin

Can tamsulosin affect hair growth when taken orally or applied topically? No trial has tested tamsulosin, oral or topical, for hair growth. The drug is approved only for urinary symptoms of an enlarged prostate, and there is no evidence it treats hair loss.

learn Vitamin B6

What are the signs of a Vitamin B6 deficiency related to hair health? Vitamin B6 deficiency is rare; its recognised signs include skin inflammation such as seborrheic dermatitis, a sore tongue, anemia and nerve symptoms. Hair thinning is not an established sign, and testing is more reliable than guessing and supplementing.