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GlossaryPsychological Stress (Mental Stress)

body's response to perceived threats or challenges

Psychological stress, also known as mental or emotional stress, refers to the body's response to perceived threats or challenges, which can be real or imagined. This type of stress triggers a cascade of physiological reactions, including the release of stress hormones like cortisol, which can affect various bodily functions and potentially lead to conditions such as anxiety, depression, and even physical ailments like alopecia (hair loss).

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research Research on Mental Stress Recognition of Depressive Disorders in Patients with Androgenic Alopecia Based on Machine Learning and Fuzzy K-Means Clustering

November 2021 in “Frontiers in Genetics”

The FAW-FS algorithm improves depression recognition, and psychological interventions help AGA patients' mental health.

research Clinical Pathological Observations and Animal Experimental Study of Trichotillomania Patients

January 1999 in “대한피부과학회지”

Trichotillomania is more common in young females and often linked to stress and psychiatric conditions, with hair loss and increased catagen hair observed.

research A Study on the Partial Hair Loss Characteristics and Satisfaction According to Management Behaviors of Hair Loss Patients

December 2023 in “Journal of Korean Society of Beauty Cultral Arts”

Scalp massages and medical treatments for hair loss are more satisfying than folk remedies.

research Exploring the Effects of Chinese Herbal Ingredients on the Signaling Pathway of Alopecia and Screening Effective Compounds

5 citations, April 2022 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology”

Chinese herbal medicine can help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and preventing cell death, maintaining a balance between hair growth and loss.

research Clinical Efficacy of Catgut Embedment Combined with Moxibustion and Bloodletting in the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia

2 citations, March 2015 in “World journal of acupuncture-moxibustion”

Traditional Chinese medicine techniques like catgut embedment, moxibustion, and bloodletting showed better results for treating hair loss than the drug finasteride.

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community Anyone here going the “natural” route?

in Scalp Massage 48 upvotes 2 years ago

People discussing their experiences with natural treatments for hair loss, such as essential oils, deep scalp massages, anti-inflammatory measures, and supplements. Most of the replies suggest that these treatments are not effective and recommend medication such as minoxidil or finasteride instead.

community Physio-metabolic method (antiandrogen, minoxidil, leg training and cold)

in Treatments 309 upvotes 5 months ago

The method combines finasteride, minoxidil, intense leg exercises, and cold exposure to treat androgenetic alopecia. It aims to boost metabolism and reduce androgenic effects, enhancing hair growth.

community The celebrated doctors that we adore so much and whose advice we hear without doubts, are only humans after all

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 2 upvotes 7 months ago

The user visited three dermatologists for hair loss treatment and was disappointed with their lack of thorough examination and discussion. Treatments prescribed included minoxidil, finasteride, multivitamins, ketoconazole shampoo, vitamin D3, and biotin, but the user was dissatisfied with the approach and lack of consideration for newer treatments.

community Lost density 60% all over scalp in 120 days (4months)

in Update 10 upvotes 5 months ago

A user lost 60% hair density in 4 months, started finasteride and microneedling, and has greasy, flaky, yellowish scalp. They are awaiting biopsy results, and another user suggested trying ketoconazole shampoo.

community 8 years of Finasteride and Minoxidil (includes a photo)

in Update 71 upvotes 1 year ago

User has used Finasteride, Minoxidil, and derma roller for 8 years to treat hair loss but is still losing the battle. Others suggest trying Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, RU58841, or considering a hair transplant.

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