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research Dermatology Patient Support Groups

November 2025 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association”

This text describes the missions and activities of various organizations focused on supporting people with conditions such as allergies, autoimmune diseases, and skin disorders, emphasizing outreach, education, research, and advocacy. Results from specific studies are not provided.

research The Effect of Social Support on the Empowerment Status and Alopecia‐Related Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Patients: A Cross‐Sectional Structural Equation Modeling Study

January 2026 in “European Journal of Cancer Care”

In this cross-sectional study, social support was found to improve empowerment and alopecia-related quality of life in breast cancer patients, with an indirect benefit on quality of life achieved through enhanced empowerment.

research 50524 Facebook groups provide support and product recommendations for patients using scalp cooling to prevent chemotherapy-induced alopecia: A survey study

September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

This study reports that cancer patients experiencing chemotherapy-induced alopecia actively engage in Facebook groups for support, instructions, and product recommendations related to scalp cooling, but only 5% consult dermatologists for hair loss concerns, highlighting the platform's influence on patient treatment decisions.

research 172 Mapping the global landscape of therapeutic patient education and self-management support programs in psoriasis: a qualitative study

September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

This qualitative study found that healthcare professionals view psychosocial needs as a major reason for offering therapeutic education and self-management support for psoriasis, but efficacy remains uncertain.

research Online psychological support for patients with alopecia areata: an evaluation of available online psychological support material based on the National Centre for Complementary and Integrated Health guidelines

August 2023 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology”

This study evaluated online resources for alopecia areata patients and highlighted the value of directing them to Alopecia UK, National Alopecia Areata Foundation, and Health Talk for psychological support.

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community There's a Dr wanting to expand his Verteporfin trials

in Research/Science 9 upvotes 3 years ago

Verteporfin may improve hair transplant outcomes and reduce scarring, potentially allowing patients to avoid finasteride. Dr. Barghouthi seeks collaborations, volunteers, and financial support for research on verteporfin.org.

community Why do patients drop back to baseline/pre-treatment soon after quitting Finasteride?

in Research/Science 10 upvotes 10 months ago

Stopping finasteride often leads to rapid hair loss, returning to a genetic baseline, as the drug temporarily halts hair loss and promotes regrowth. The discussion explores the complexity of hair loss, suggesting that factors beyond DHT, such as genetics and scalp conditions, may play a role.

community Hair repigmentation of poliosis circumscripta in androgenetic alopecia patient treated with exosomes and fractional picosecond laser

2 upvotes 2 years ago

Exosomes combined with fractional picosecond laser treatment were effective in treating androgenetic alopecia and promoting repigmentation in white hair patches. The role of exosomes in hair repigmentation, particularly in conditions like poliosis, is not well-studied.

community Doctor said exosome therapy is so painful that one of his patients tried to choke him mid-session

30 upvotes 3 months ago

The user visited a dermatologist for hair loss and was prescribed finasteride and minoxidil tablets, along with a caffeine hair serum. They decided against painful and costly treatments like PRP and exosome therapy, opting instead to stick with medications and possibly accept going bald.

community PP405 Won’t Work: Follicle Is Miniaturized, Fibrosed, And Missing Key Support Cells

7 months ago

PP405 is ineffective for miniaturized, fibrosed hair follicles in androgenetic alopecia. AMP303 may activate hair follicle stem cells, but minoxidil and finasteride are still the main treatments.

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learn Hair Transplant

What happens after a hair transplant? Expect mild swelling and redness, with new hair growth starting in 3 to 6 months.
Can a diabetic patient undergo a hair transplant? Diabetic patients can have hair transplants if their condition is well-controlled.
Can I see before-and-after photos of previous hair transplant patients? Yes, most clinics provide before-and-after photos of previous hair transplant patients.

learn Minoxidil

From hypertension to hair: the unexpected story of minoxidil Minoxidil was developed as an oral blood-pressure drug and approved as Loniten in 1979; unwanted hair growth in patients led to topical Rogaine, approved for men in 1988 and for women in 1991. Trials support topical minoxidil for pattern hair loss, while low-dose oral minoxidil is a prescription drug used off-label and needs medical supervision.

learn Hair Multiplication

extract, clone, and reinsert your own hair cells

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learn Neem Oil

Oil from the neem tree, used in traditional remedies

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