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research Essential Syphilitic Alopecia Revisited
Syphilis can cause hair loss that looks like other conditions, but it improves with treatment.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia After Antiandrogen Hormonal Therapy in a Male Patient
A male patient developed frontal fibrosing alopecia after antiandrogen therapy for prostate cancer.
research Hair Transplantation to the Axillae
Hair transplantation can restore underarm hair after surgery, despite challenges.
research Two Clinically Unusual Cases of Folliculotropic Mycosis Fungoides: One with and the Other without Syringotropism
Some cases of folliculotropic mycosis fungoides may progress slowly and not need aggressive treatment.
research Graham Little-Piccardi-Lassueur Syndrome Associated with Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (Testicular Feminization)
A woman had both Graham Little-Piccardi-Lassueur syndrome, causing hair loss, and complete androgen insensitivity syndrome, making her genetically male but physically female. This suggests androgens don't affect the hair loss condition.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity A Different Take on Curing MBP
Addressing hair loss by focusing on posture, blood flow, and craniofacial development. Methods include improving posture, cardiovascular activity, scalp massages, healthy diet, meditation, using minoxidil, and addressing craniofacial issues.
community Why anecdotal evidence is so valued around here?
The conversation discusses why personal stories about hair loss treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride are often taken more seriously than scientific evidence in certain forums. People tend to believe what they want and use others' experiences to support their own views on treatment effectiveness and side effects.
community 33, NW5: Deciding on Finasteride, Grafts, or Shaved Head
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5 months ago A user is experiencing hair loss at NW 5 and is using finasteride, which is causing side effects like dry eyes and loss of libido. They are considering continuing with minoxidil and finasteride or opting for a hair transplant, feeling depressed about their situation.
community How long did it take to notice a change in the thickness of the hair after starting the treatment?
The user started losing hair at 19 and saw improvement with finasteride and minoxidil but experienced worsening after stopping. They resumed finasteride, began mesotherapy possibly with dutasteride, and continued with other treatments, noticing new hair growth but not increased thickness.
community Sides from fin vs. depression from hair loss
The conversation discusses the difficulty in distinguishing between side effects of finasteride (like brain fog and loss of libido) and depression caused by hair loss. Users share experiences of severe depression while on finasteride, leading some to stop the treatment despite anxiety over hair loss.