research Outbreak of Thallium Poisoning Among Iraqi Patients
Thallium poisoning from contaminated cake caused severe health issues in Baghdad, highlighting the need to ban thallium as a rodenticide.
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research A Nationwide Outbreak of Alopecia Associated With the Use of a Hair-Relaxing Formulation
A hair-straightening product caused widespread hair loss and scalp injuries, mainly affecting African American women.
research Effect of COVID-19 Outbreak on Hair Transplant Field in India
The COVID-19 pandemic caused most hair transplant surgeons in India to stop working, and many planned to change their safety measures afterwards.
research Neurological Presentation of Psittacosis During a Small Outbreak in Leicestershire
A woman showed neurological symptoms from psittacosis linked to bird exposure, improving after antibiotic treatment.
research Children with Trichotillomania During the COVID-19 Outbreak
More children are showing signs of hair-pulling disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic due to stress and lack of social interaction.
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5 / 9 resultscommunity Has anyone had experience with PRP causing or exasperating alopecia areata?
A 33-year-old female with androgenic alopecia experienced alopecia areata patches after PRP treatment. She is seeking others' experiences with PRP worsening alopecia areata.
community 6 months on biotin + minoxidil
A user shared a 6-month progress picture showing improvement in hair loss using biotin and minoxidil. They also mentioned dealing with stress, diet issues, and seborrheic dermatitis.
community Can we stop fear mongering with finasteride
Finasteride is effective for hair loss but can cause sexual dysfunction and mental health issues in some users, leading to a polarized debate on its risks. Some switch to alternatives like Dutasteride or topical treatments to avoid side effects.
community Got a microscope camera. Here’s the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair
A user who shared progress pictures of their scalp using a microscope camera, demonstrating the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair. Various explanations for the cause of this were discussed, such as DHT build-up in scalp sebum causing an autoimmune response leading to inflammation and eventual hair loss, with some suggesting a do-it-yourself treatment involving adding ascorbic acid powder to shampoo.
community 3 year fin/min progress (age 27-age 30)
A user shared their 3-year progress using 1mg finasteride and 5% topical minoxidil twice daily, reporting significant hair regrowth and some side effects like bloating, seborrheic dermatitis, and water retention. The user is happy with the results, noting improvements in both the crown and hairline.