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Idiopathic Alopecia: A Retrospective Descriptive Study Integrated with Current Literature

research Idiopathic Alopecia—A Retrospective Descriptive Study Integrated with the Current Literature

March 2025 in “Cosmetics”

This study found that combining PRP with topical minoxidil or finasteride significantly improved hair density and thickness, with patient satisfaction highest for multiple treatment combinations and longer durations.

Testosterone Metabolism in the Skin: A Review of Its Function in Androgenetic Alopecia, Acne Vulgaris, and Idiopathic Hirsutism Including Recent Studies with Antiandrogens

research Testosterone metabolism in the skin. A review of its function in androgenetic alopecia, acne vulgaris, and idiopathic hirsutism including recent studies with antiandrogens

43 citations , November 1975 in “Archives of Dermatology”

This review discusses testosterone metabolism in human skin and its link to androgenetic alopecia, acne vulgaris, and idiopathic hirsutism, but it presents no new results.

Plasma Testosterone Glucosiduronate: A Reliable Indicator of Female Hyperandrogenism (Idiopathic Hirsutism and Androgenic Alopecia)

research PLASMA TESTOSTERONE GLUCOSIDURONATE: A RELIABLE INDICATOR OF FEMALE HYPERANDROGENISM (IDIOPATHIC HIRSUTISM AND ANDROGENIC ALOPECIA)

6 citations , November 1980 in “Clinical Endocrinology”

This study measured plasma testosterone glucosiduronate levels and found no overlap in those with hyperandrogenism compared to normal females, despite normal testosterone and dihydrotestosterone levels in half of the affected patients.

research Insulin resistance and hair disorders, idiopathic hirsutism, and androgenic alopecia

February 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

There is no significant link between insulin resistance and certain hair disorders like idiopathic hirsutism and androgenic alopecia.

research Idiopathic seasonal alopecia in horse: case report

April 2020 in “Arquivo Brasileiro De Medicina Veterinaria E Zootecnia”

This case report describes the first documented instance of idiopathic seasonal alopecia in a horse in Brazil, characterized by symmetrical hair loss and subsequent regrowth linked to seasonal changes.

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learn Alopecia Areata

autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss

learn Centella

Got small bald circles with no warning? Centella creams might calm the area and kickstart new growth. There is no published human trial of Centella asiatica for alopecia areata or any other hair loss; the only hair-related studies are cell-culture work. Community users describe Centella creams as soothing for an irritated scalp, not as regrowth treatments, and a new bald patch needs a doctor's diagnosis first.

learn Salicylic acid

What makes alopecia areata different from other types of hair loss, and can topical Salicylic acid treatments help regrow the affected areas? Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition, and salicylic acid does not promote hair regrowth.

learn TDM-105795

What types of alopecia or hair loss conditions might TDM-105795 be designed to target based on current research? TDM-105795 may target non-scarring alopecia, particularly androgenetic alopecia.

learn Baicapil

Struggling with patchy hair loss like alopecia areata? Baicapil might help by reducing inflammation and reactivating growth. There is no published trial of Baicapil in alopecia areata. The anti-inflammatory and hair-density claims come from the ingredient's manufacturer and from laboratory work on its plant extracts, in people with androgenetic-type hair loss rather than autoimmune patchy hair loss.

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Tried everything and still getting bald patches? Procapil may help calm the immune response Procapil is a cosmetic ingredient complex; laboratory studies of its individual ingredients report anti-inflammatory effects, but no published clinical trial has tested it in alopecia areata or any other immune-related hair loss. Spreading bald patches should be assessed by a dermatologist.

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JAK inhibitor that reduces inflammation and immune attacks on hair follicles, leading to potential hair regrowth, especially in alopecia areata cases

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a JAK inhibitor for alopecia areata and other autoimmune conditions

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community Just an encouraging post for atypical alopecia sufferers

4 upvotes 4 years ago

The user experienced eyebrow hair loss and tried various treatments, including Minoxidil, a Capsaicin-based product, Latanoprost, Bimatoprost, Castor Oil, and Travoprost. Despite initial setbacks and a brutal shedding phase, they eventually saw positive results with Travoprost, encouraging others not to give up on treatments.

community I wish I were a man so bad. Life is cruel

225 upvotes 6 months ago

A woman with androgenetic alopecia uses Dutasteride and Bicalutamide but feels devastated due to increased sensitivity to DHT. She considers wigs, Minoxidil, and seeks advice on options like spironolactone, hair transplants, and therapy.

community May have been mis-diagnosed for 10 years, self-investigation into AGA + AA Incognita (Defused Shedding)

1 upvotes 1 year ago

A 27-year-old male with AGA and diffused thinning has been using oral Minoxidil, Finasteride, Vitamin D, B12, Iron, and Ketoconazole shampoo. Despite a hair transplant and improved blood levels, he continues to experience hair loss and suspects a possible misdiagnosis of Alopecia Areata Incognita.

community can someone help me identify these pls

in Treatment 10 months ago

The user is experiencing diffuse thinning and inflammation despite using 2.5mg dutasteride daily, ciclopirox, and ketoconazole shampoos. They are considering treatments like hydroxychloroquine and JAK inhibitors due to suspected scarring alopecia and have faced challenges in obtaining a scalp biopsy.

community Hairloss all over body and head

4 upvotes 8 months ago

A 25-year-old experiencing hair thinning all over the body and head, despite using minoxidil and having low vitamin D levels, is advised to seek a second opinion from a dermatologist specializing in hair loss. The likely diagnosis is diffuse alopecia areata, which may require treatment with a JAK inhibitor.

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