3 citations
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November 2024 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica”
This study found that online materials about alopecia areata and its treatments are generally difficult to understand, with information on JAK inhibitors being particularly challenging, highlighting a need for clearer educational resources for patients.
24 citations
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June 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
This study reported that during the COVID-19 pandemic, online searches for general dermatologic conditions returned to prepandemic levels, while interest in premalignant, cancerous conditions, and cosmetic procedures remained low.
August 2023 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology”
This study evaluated onlineresources for alopecia areata patients and highlighted the value of directing them to Alopecia UK, National Alopecia Areata Foundation, and Health Talk for psychological support.
1 citations
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January 2002 in “Health care on the Internet”
This review discusses onlineresources for male-pattern baldness treatment and information, including consumer health, pharmaceutical, and professional sites, and reports no clinical results.
Choosing a hair transplant clinic can be overwhelming due to similar marketing tactics, so people often rely on patient results, surgeon experience, and effective communication with clinic coordinators to make their decision. Online forums and communities are also helpful resources for gathering information and recommendations.
Most people using finasteride, minoxidil, or dutasteride for hair loss experience maintenance or regrowth, but they often don't discuss it publicly. Online forums may not accurately represent the typical success rates, as satisfied users rarely share their positive outcomes.
Lasering off body hair does not boost scalp hair growth, as removing body hair does not redirect hair growth substances to the scalp. The idea that body hair uses up resources needed for scalp hair is incorrect, and treatments like finasteride are suggested for addressing hair loss.
Finasteride can lead to hair regrowth beyond the first year, with some users experiencing improvements for several years, though results vary. Most regrowth occurs in the first 1-2 years, but some continue to see gradual improvements over time.
Kintor apologized for using misleading images in their advertisements and promised stricter review processes. They are also considering developing a topical dutasteride formulation.