research Pressure alopecia in living donors for liver transplantation
Pressure from surgical headrests can cause temporary hair loss in liver donors.
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research Postoperative Alopecia Following Orthognathic Surgery
This case report describes postoperative alopecia in a female patient following orthognathic surgery and underscores the importance of understanding the condition's pathophysiology for prevention and identification.
research Headgear-induced temporary pressure alopecia
In this study, a 13-year-old boy developed temporary pressure alopecia from wearing orthodontic headgear, which resolved after discontinuation, highlighting a rare side effect that can affect psychosocial wellbeing.
research Bibbidi bobbidi bald: Two “hairowing” tales of Princess Package hairstyles
This report describes cases of localized alopecia in two girls following hairstyling marketed as the "Princess Package" at a major U.S. theme park, likely due to pressure ischemia and acute traction alopecia, with some regrowth observed but also areas of scarring.
research Pressure alopecias: A review
This review reports that pressure-induced alopecias, occurring from ischemic pressure, are often reversible without treatment if diagnosed promptly, but prognosis varies with severity and treatment timing.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 3 years on Dutasteride and still thinning - what would the next logical step be?
The user is experiencing hair thinning despite using Dutasteride and Finasteride and is considering adding Minoxidil. Suggestions include increasing the Dutasteride dose, checking for health issues, and considering a hair transplant.
community Are there ever going to be any oral DHT blocking treatments in the future?
The discussion revolves around the need for future oral DHT blockers for hair loss treatment that don't have the side effects of current options like Finasteride and Dutasteride. One user suggests that the future of hair loss treatment will likely be topical anti-androgens, as they can target hair follicles without affecting the entire system.
community We already know how to permanently fix hair loss. The science is done. The only thing missing is the funding to run one experiment.
A permanent hair loss solution could involve reprogramming hair follicles to resist DHT using mRNA and siRNA. However, high costs, safety concerns, and the pharmaceutical industry's preference for ongoing treatments over one-time cures are major obstacles, with finasteride and minoxidil remaining standard treatments.
community End of Hair loss ( AGA ) ? Since they produce it in china probably we don’t need to wait other 10 yrs😁
GT20029 is a new hair loss treatment in Phase 3 trials in China, using PROTAC technology to target androgen receptors, potentially with fewer side effects than finasteride and minoxidil. VDPHL01, a second-generation minoxidil, is also mentioned as potentially more effective.
community Occipitalis Muscle Tension Theory
Scalp tension from the occipitalis muscle is theorized to contribute to hair loss, but most believe DHT and genetics are the main causes. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are considered more effective than addressing scalp tension.
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