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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Pathologic Hairpulling, Skin Picking, and Nail Biting
Hairpulling, skin picking, and nail biting cause significant harm and need more research for better treatments.
research PATHOLOGIC DYNAMICS OF HUMAN HAIR LOSS
Colchicine causes rapid hair loss by damaging hair follicles.
research Pathologic Quiz Case: A 69-Year-Old Man With a Brown-Black Facial Papule
A rare benign skin growth called melanocytic matricoma was identified in a 69-year-old man.
research PATHOLOGIC DYNAMICS OF HUMAN HAIR LOSS-Reply
Colchicine causes hair loss by damaging hair follicles.
research 382 Environmental pathobiology of frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA): Does linalool promote FFA development and progression by inducing epithelial hair follicle stem cell damage and MICA expression in the bulge?
Linalool in personal care products may contribute to hair loss by damaging hair follicle stem cells and triggering harmful immune responses.
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5 / 29 resultscommunity Proposed new pathogenesis model for androgenetic alopecia (AGA)
The conversation discusses a new model for understanding androgenetic alopecia (AGA), linking it to dietary and lifestyle factors similar to PCOS, and highlighting the role of DHT, vascular damage, and inflammation. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
community Dutasteride broked my liver (maybe)
A user shared their experience with high cholesterol, glucose, and potential metabolic syndrome after using Finasteride and Dutasteride for hair loss. They plan to improve their health with diet and exercise before considering medication.
community The Big Fat Layer II
Hair loss treatment should target dermal white adipose tissue (DWAT) to restore hair follicles. Potential remedies include tocopherol (vitamin E), botox, rosiglitazone, niacin, kojyl cinnamate esters, and ADP355.
community 2 years of 5% topical minoxidil + 1 year of 1mg finasteride.
The user shared progress pictures after using 5% topical minoxidil for two years and 1mg finasteride for one year, but many commenters believe the hair looks the same, attributing changes to different haircuts rather than actual regrowth. The user reported no side effects from finasteride, and opinions varied on whether any significant hairline improvement occurred.
community Fin for 7 months and my sclap is now transparent
A 24-year-old male has been using finasteride for 7 months and noticed thinning hair, especially when wet, and is concerned about the effectiveness of the treatment. Suggestions include continuing finasteride, considering minoxidil, and possibly trying micro-needling.