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research Measuring the Epilation Force Over the Frontal and Occipital Region in Cases of Female Pattern Hair Loss Using Hand Held Trichotilometer

April 2017

In this hospital-based observational study involving 30 participants, researchers found no statistically significant difference in the force needed to pluck anagen versus telogen hair in the frontal and occipital scalp regions of women with female pattern hair loss.

research Hair Regrowth in a Child with Seasonal Alopecia Areata While Receiving Subcutaneous Aeroallergen Immunotherapy: A Case Report

February 2017 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology”

This study reports a case where subcutaneous aeroallergen immunotherapy led to hair regrowth in a child with seasonal alopecia areata linked to rhinitis and allergen sensitivity, maintaining results over four years with some residual symptoms.

research Prevalence and Factors Associated with Neonatal Occipital Alopecia: A Retrospective Study

15 citations , January 2011 in “Annals of Dermatology”

This study found that neonatal occipital alopecia was associated with maternal age, delivery method, and gestational age, supporting the view that it is a physiological condition rather than an acquired alopecia.

research Incidence and risk factors for neonatal occipital alopecia: A retrospective study

February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

This study found that among Chinese patients with alopecia areata, those with alopecia totalis or universalis had an earlier onset, longer disease duration, and more severe quality of life impact than those with patchy alopecia.

research Acute telogen effluvium triad after resolution

1 citations , July 2021 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia”

This study suggests that observing the acute telogen effluvium triad—frontal fringe, temporal recess, and occipital fringe—can aid in diagnosing telogen effluvium during resolution phases, despite challenges like negative pull tests.

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community Occipitalis Muscle Tension Theory

13 upvotes 7 months ago

Scalp tension from the occipitalis muscle is theorized to contribute to hair loss, but most believe DHT and genetics are the main causes. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are considered more effective than addressing scalp tension.

community Scalp massages: where's the community consensus on this ?

in Treatment 11 upvotes 1 year ago

Scalp massages have mixed reviews for hair loss; some users report reduced shedding and healthier hair, while others see no benefit or worsening conditions. Many prefer proven treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride over massages.

community Before you spend another dollar on treatments please check your ferritin and thyroid

205 upvotes 2 months ago

Check ferritin, thyroid, and vitamin D levels before spending on hair loss treatments. Addressing deficiencies can slow hair shedding and save money.

community Prolactin the Cause of Hair Loss? ABS-201 the Cure?

29 upvotes 2 months ago

Prolactin may contribute to hair loss, but targeting its receptor won't cure androgenetic alopecia. ABS-201 could be a useful alternative or adjuvant therapy, similar to JAK inhibitors, but not more effective than HMI-115.

community The Real Reason For Hair Loss?

8 months ago

Hair loss is linked to scalp fibrosis and tension, which result from chronic mechanical stress and androgenic signaling. Treatments include blocking androgens with finasteride, promoting hair growth with topical minoxidil, and improving scalp mobility through exercises.

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learn Piroctone Olamine

Can Piroctone Olamine reduce hair shedding caused by scalp irritation? Piroctone olamine can help reduce hair shedding by alleviating scalp irritation.

learn Folic acid

Is folic acid deficiency a common cause of chronic or sudden hair shedding? Folic acid deficiency can contribute to hair shedding but is not a common cause.

learn Botox

Could Botox be the unexpected solution for chronic hair shedding? Botox may help reduce chronic hair shedding by improving scalp blood flow.

learn Vitamin D

Can Vitamin D deficiency trigger excessive hair shedding? Yes, vitamin D deficiency can trigger excessive hair shedding.

learn zinc PCA

Can a zinc deficiency directly cause hair thinning or increased shedding? Studies link low serum zinc to diffuse shedding and alopecia areata, and severe deficiency states cause hair loss that reverses when zinc is replaced. The evidence is mostly observational, the one supplementation study was small and uncontrolled, and zinc is not a treatment for pattern hair loss.

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autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss

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