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The document concludes that compulsive hair disorders, like trichotillomania, are complex and require careful diagnosis and treatment from both psychiatric and dermatological perspectives.
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research Plica Neuropathica (Polonica) Secondary to Diffuse Alopecia: A Case Report and Literature Review
Plica neuropathica can occur with diffuse alopecia and should be considered in diagnosis.
research A Rare Case of Azathioprine Induced Anagen Effluvium and Plica Neuropathica
Azathioprine can cause hair loss and matted hair.
research Plica Neuropathica as a Presenting Rare Dermatologic Symptom of Schizophrenia
Plica neuropathica can be a sign of schizophrenia and improves with antipsychotic treatment.
research Plica Polonica in a Patient on Chemotherapy: A Case Report with Review of Literature
Chemotherapy and certain hair care practices can cause severe hair matting.
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The user successfully regrew hair using 1.2mg finasteride and 3mg minoxidil daily, without a hair transplant. They experienced significant improvement over 14 months, leading to positive changes in their appearance and confidence.
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High-dose oral minoxidil (>5 mg/day) can increase hair density in some men with androgenetic alopecia, but side effects like extra body hair and heart issues are common. Gradual dose increase is advised, but adverse effects may lead to discontinuation or dose adjustments.