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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Development of Clinician-Reported Outcome and Patient-Reported Outcome Measures for Eyebrow, Eyelash, and Nail Assessment in Alopecia Areata
New tools help assess eyebrow, eyelash, and nail changes in Alopecia Areata, improving understanding of patient experiences.
research Patient-Reported Outcome Assessment and Objective Evaluation of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
The Hair Check tool can measure hair loss, but patients' own reports are more reliable for assessing hair loss during chemotherapy.
research Concordance Between Clinician-Reported and Patient-Reported Outcomes of Eyebrow and Eyelash Hair Loss in Patients With Severe Alopecia Areata: Results From BRAVE-AA1 and BRAVE-AA2 Studies
Patients and clinicians generally agree on eyebrow and eyelash hair loss improvements in severe alopecia areata.
research Patient-Reported Outcomes From Phase III Neoadjuvant Systemic Trial Comparing Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy With Neoadjuvant Endocrine Therapy in Premenopausal Patients With Estrogen Receptor-Positive and HER2-Negative, Lymph Node-Positive Breast Cancer
Neoadjuvant endocrine therapy led to a better future outlook than chemotherapy, with no major quality of life differences.
research PSS21 Gap Analysis for Patient-Reported Outcomes Measures for Alopecia
No current patient-reported outcome measure fully meets FDA requirements for alopecia treatments.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Breezula 6 Month Topline Phase III Results Released
Breezula shows promising hair growth results, with up to 539% increase in hair count compared to placebo, and regulatory submissions are planned in the US and EU. Users are cautiously optimistic, noting the potential for Breezula to replace finasteride by targeting DHT without systemic effects.
community Dutasteride takes 1-3 months to work in the scalp. Not weeks. Be careful.
Dutasteride takes 1-3 months to affect scalp DHT levels, not just a week. The prostate absorbs Dutasteride faster than the scalp due to different vascular networks and enzyme densities.
community Evidenced Based Meta-Analyses and Systemic Reviews of Androgenic Alopecia and Treatments
Evidence-based treatments for androgenic alopecia, such as minoxidil, finasteride, low-level laser light therapy, dutasteride, platelet-rich plasma, and topical ketoconazole. It discusses the efficacy, safety, and mechanism of action of these treatments, as well as future developments in understanding this polygenic condition.
community Derm stopped me from using Minoxidal
A dermatologist advised stopping minoxidil due to heavy shedding, suggesting alternative treatments like Betaval Lotion and supplements, but many users disagreed, recommending continuing minoxidil and adding finasteride for better results. The conversation highlights skepticism about the dermatologist's motives and emphasizes the importance of understanding the type of hair loss before choosing treatments.
community First patient dosed with Pyrilutamide (Kintor) Phase III
First patient dosed with Pyrilutamide (Kintor) Phase III for hair loss treatment. Pyrilutamide differs from approved treatments as it competes with DHT to bind hair follicles, potentially reducing side effects.