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research Mixed-pattern, essential syphilitic alopecia, uveitis, and papillitis in an immunocompetent patient with neurosyphilis

1 citations , July 2025 in “Dermatology Reports”

This case report highlights a rare instance of syphilitic alopecia and ocular syphilis in an immunocompetent, HIV-negative woman, showing that syphilis-directed treatment led to symptom reversal, emphasizing the need to consider syphilis in the differential diagnosis for atypical alopecia.

research Quality of life in young men with androgenetic alopecia: A mixed methods study

2 citations , April 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”

This study found that androgenetic alopecia significantly impacts young men's quality of life, affecting their self-esteem and daily functioning, and highlights the need for a specialized assessment tool.

research A mixed methods survey of social anxiety, anxiety, depression and wig use in alopecia

69 citations , April 2017 in “BMJ open”

This study found that people with alopecia who worry about not wearing a wig reported higher levels of depression, anxiety, and social anxiety, although wig use increased social confidence for many.

research Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Rosuvastatin-Treated Men with Mixed Dyslipidemia and Early-Onset Androgenic Alopecia

3 citations , May 2021 in “Molecules”

This study found that men with early-onset androgenetic alopecia may experience less benefit from rosuvastatin treatment in terms of improving cardiometabolic risk factors compared to men with normal hair growth.

research Finasteride-Loaded Phospholipid-Bile Salt Mixed Micelles for Targeted Follicular Delivery in Androgenetic Alopecia.

March 2026 in “PubMed”

This study found that in an androgenetic alopecia mouse model, phospholipid-bile salt mixed micelles for topical Finasteride delivery improved hair regrowth and reduced systemic absorption compared to a hydroalcoholic solution, suggesting a safer and more effective treatment option.

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community Dutasteride uncovering alopecia in places i couldn’t see before

6 upvotes 3 weeks ago

Switching from finasteride to dutasteride led to retrograde alopecia for some users, with mixed results on hair regrowth. Some experienced increased shedding, while others saw regrowth or no change.

community Anyone have peptide usage experience and/or success? I’ve been doing some research on a few and I’m just curious. I’m a female with some alopecia.

in Female 3 upvotes 2 years ago

A female user with alopecia is researching peptide usage, specifically ghk-cu, for hair loss. Other users shared mixed experiences with copper treatments, noting some success with topical application.

community Melatonin a possible tool to help fight AGA hair loss.

50 upvotes 5 years ago

Topical melatonin may help reduce hair loss and increase hair thickness in people with androgenetic alopecia (AGA), with some studies showing positive results. It can be mixed with minoxidil for application, and its effectiveness might be enhanced when used with micro-needling, but results may vary among individuals.

community Why can’t we just do another creatine study?

153 upvotes 1 year ago

Creatine may worsen hair loss in some, especially with androgenic alopecia, but evidence is mixed. Some users experience no hair loss when using creatine with minoxidil and finasteride, while others notice increased shedding.

community 29M alopecia or normal hair fall but something worked. Just wanted to share.

4 upvotes 1 year ago

A 29-year-old male experienced hair loss and found improvement using a combination of onion hair oil, castor oil, ketoconazole shampoo, and aloe vera gel with vitamin E, while discontinuing minoxidil and finasteride due to side effects. He emphasizes the importance of scalp massage and oiling for hair growth and reduced hair fall.

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learn Cetirizine

Is topical cetirizine effective for androgenetic alopecia in women? Topical cetirizine is not an approved product and its use for female-pattern hair loss is off-label. The evidence is one small unblinded pilot study in mixed-sex patients and one randomized trial in 66 women where cetirizine was added to minoxidil; it is unproven on its own.

learn TDM-105795

What types of alopecia or hair loss conditions might TDM-105795 be designed to target based on current research? TDM-105795 may target non-scarring alopecia, particularly androgenetic alopecia.

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Heard alopecia areata leaves scar-like spots? Some peptides are helping those areas regrow hair. Alopecia areata patches usually still have living follicles. Peptides are being studied as a possible add-on, but the evidence is small and early. See a dermatologist for treatment.