12 citations
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October 1996 in “Dermatologic clinics”
This review outlines the diagnostic criteria for congenital and hereditaryhairshaftabnormalities and emphasizes the need to understand the weathering process in assessing these disorders.
4 citations
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology”
This report presents a 12-year-old male with symptoms indicative of Marie-Unna type hereditary hypotrichosis, characterized by a specific pattern of hair loss evolving with age.
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January 2018 in “Jornal Brasileiro de Patologia e Medicina Laboratorial”
This case report describes a 10-year-old girl with monilethrix, detailing hereditary autosomal dominant traits and distinctive nodular hairshaftabnormalities observed in her family through clinical examination and microscopic analysis.
July 2021 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia”
This article reports on a family with six members diagnosed with monilethrix, highlighting varying degrees of alopecia linked to this rare hairshaft defect.
After six months on Dutasteride, the user's hair is worse than before, despite previously trying finasteride and RU/Fluridil without success. Some suggest continuing Dutasteride and adding progress photos, while others share their positive experiences or advise sticking to one treatment for at least a year.
Sodium dodecyl sulfate, oleic acid, and palmitoleic acid may promote hair growth, but their safety and effectiveness for humans are uncertain. Users consider trying these treatments cautiously, exploring alternatives like ostrich oil and microneedling.
Deoxyribose sugar gel may stimulate hair regrowth similarly to minoxidil by enhancing blood supply and follicle activity. Human trials are necessary, and current products have mixed results.
Hair loss is linked to cellular physiology and the IGF-1 to TGF-B1 ratio, not just androgen sensitivity. The theory lacks evidence, while finasteride and minoxidil are effective treatments.