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autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
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antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo
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natural substance from Neem tree with medicinal and pesticidal properties
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technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Surprising Case of Generalized Alopecia in an Infant
A rare fungal infection caused hair loss in a North American infant.
research Classification of Hair Diseases
Classifying hair diseases, like alopecia, is difficult and needs more research to understand their causes.
research Scarring Alopecias: Understanding Complex Hair Loss
Scarring alopecias are a complex type of hair loss that are hard to treat and often can't be fixed with hair transplants.
research Introductory Chapter: Hair Loss
The document explains the causes, types, diagnosis, and treatments of hair loss, and its psychological impact, especially on women.
research Trichoscopy – Trichoscopic Structures And Their Applicability In Hair And Scalp Pathologies
Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing and monitoring hair and scalp conditions.
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5 / 781 resultscommunity 2020 Hair and Scalp Treatments: A Clinical Guide (in Depth 350 Page Guide)
Treatments for hair loss, including topical immunotherapy, regenerative treatments, laser and light-based therapies, oral supplements, intralesional steroids, and new drugs like finasteride and minoxidil.
community I think I’ve finally found the reason for my hair loss
The user experienced hair loss since 2019 and tried finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, and ketoconazole shampoo without success. A scalp biopsy showed scarring and inflammation from folliculitis, indicating chronic inflammation was affecting treatment effectiveness.
community Got a microscope camera. Here’s the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair
A user who shared progress pictures of their scalp using a microscope camera, demonstrating the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair. Various explanations for the cause of this were discussed, such as DHT build-up in scalp sebum causing an autoimmune response leading to inflammation and eventual hair loss, with some suggesting a do-it-yourself treatment involving adding ascorbic acid powder to shampoo.
community DHT Harms Scalp Microbiome: DHT Itch is REAL
Increased Malassezia and Cutibacterium in the scalp microbiome are linked to higher sebum production and inflammation in androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Treatments include ciclopirox shampoo, benzoyl peroxide shampoo, clobetasol propionate, calcipotriol, minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.
community I know that wanting a cure is unrealistic and too much to ask. But I at least want medicine that will work reliably for almost everyone.
The conversation is about the effectiveness of hair loss treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil. Users agree these treatments help maintain hair but don't guarantee miraculous regrowth, emphasizing early intervention for best results.