research Validation of Alopecia Coding in US Claims Data Among Women of Childbearing Age
The algorithm accurately identified alopecia in women of childbearing age using claims data.
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research Real-World Treatment Patterns Among Patients With Alopecia Areata in the USA: A Retrospective Claims Analysis
Corticosteroids are the most common treatment for alopecia areata, but many patients need better options.
research Association of Society of Dermatology Hospitalist Institutions With Improved Outcomes in Medicare Beneficiaries Hospitalized for Skin Disease
Patients at dermatology specialist hospitals had lower death and readmission rates but higher treatment costs.
research The Current Landscape for Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing: Legal, Ethical, and Policy Issues
The document concludes that the fast-growing direct-to-consumer genetic testing market lacks sufficient regulation, posing risks to consumers due to questionable test quality and accuracy.
research PSS21 Gap Analysis for Patient-Reported Outcomes Measures for Alopecia
No current patient-reported outcome measure fully meets FDA requirements for alopecia treatments.
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Dr. Gary Linkov, a YouTuber and doctor, is praised for his free hair loss advice despite his own struggles with hair loss. Some users discuss the high cost of his consultations and treatments like oral minoxidil and Jak inhibitors.
community 4 and a half months progress pics (1.25mg fin everyday / 2.5mg oral min everyday)
The user shared progress pictures showing hair regrowth over 4.5 months using 1.25mg finasteride daily and 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily, with no side effects reported. Commenters complimented the early treatment initiation and positive results.
community So excited! Just got dutasteride for free when I forever thought I’d have to pay! 😭
A user who was able to get dutasteride for free with their insurance, and another user mentioning that finasteride is only covered if it is used for medical reasons.
community 1 month of using fin, so happy
User had a hair transplant and used a finasteride and minoxidil spray for 6 months with no results. After adding finasteride tablets for 1 month, they saw significant hair growth improvement.
community I’m 14 years old and I’m losing more hair than my dad. I’ve gone to the doctor 2 times because of this and I’ve received no help. I’m starting to feel like It’s worthless and my hairs gonna look like this forever. I don’t know how anyone could help me but it’s always worth a shot.
A 14 year old who is experiencing hair loss and has not received any help from the doctor, with advice being given to try different doctors, get tested for underlying conditions and intolerances, buzz it short as an option and treatments that could slow down or reverse the hair loss such as minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841 and addressing the cause of the hair loss.