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December 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”
This study found that a vegetarian diet preference, atopy history, and paternalfamilyhistory were associated with a higher likelihood of premature hair graying in young adults.
This study observed that eating habits differed among male AGA patients, particularly those with a longer disease duration showing a higher intake of meat but lower intake of fish compared to those with shorter duration.
This meta-analysis found that several factors are significantly associated with the presence and progression of androgenetic alopecia, including familyhistory, smoking, alcohol consumption, poor sleep quality, being overweight, hypertension in men, insulin resistance, and high fasting insulin levels.
June 2023 in “Journal of General Procedural Dermatology and Venereology Indonesia”
This study explores the risk factors for androgenetic alopecia in women residing in Pasar Ambacang Sub-district, Padang City, emphasizing its potential impact on their quality of life and psychological well-being.
A 22-year-old male with a familyhistory of baldness has been using finasteride for 3 months and previously used minoxidil. He is concerned about hair loss progression and seeks advice on whether to restart minoxidil and improve his lifestyle, while being advised to be patient with the treatment.
A 30-year-old man shared his 9-year experience with hair loss treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, noting that while the medications were effective, they caused side effects like lower libido, gynecomastia, and mental health issues. He decided to stop all medications due to concerns about mood, fertility, and overall happiness.
A 17-year-old is concerned about potential hair loss due to maternal genetics and wonders if treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, or RU58841 will be effective. They hope their paternal genetics will help prevent hair loss or make treatments more effective.
The conversation discusses starting finasteride for hair loss, addressing concerns about side effects, dosage, and travel with the medication. It suggests taking the pill without overthinking side effects and reassures that carrying it on a plane is generally not an issue.
A 22-year-old male experiencing hair loss suspects androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and possibly telogen effluvium (TE), with a noted improvement in scalp itch after adopting a gluten-free diet. He is advised to consider treatments like finasteride or minoxidil and to check iron and ferritin levels.