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Hair loss in women causes emotional distress and low self-esteem, but supportive interventions can help.
research Perspectives of Chinese Adult Patients with Alopecia Areata on Janus Kinase Inhibitors Therapy: A Qualitative Analysis Based on Social Media Platforms
Chinese patients with alopecia areata value JAK inhibitors but worry about side effects and relapse, highlighting the need for education and support.
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Long COVID is a serious, long-lasting illness that needs more recognition and support.
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Most Facebook posts about hair loss treatments are promotional and not medically supported, with better quality information found on YouTube.
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5 / 162 resultscommunity 1 year of daily 0,5 mg Dutasteride
A user shared progress pictures after one year of daily 0.5 mg Dutasteride for hair loss prevention and regrowth. Other users discussed the effectiveness of Dutasteride compared to Finasteride and Minoxidil.
community 5% Minoxidil after 4 months - started with twice a day but went down to once because I kept forgetting in the morning. Really happy with how it is going!
The conclusion of the conversation is that the user started using 5% Minoxidil for hair loss and is happy with the progress. They also mentioned being trans and coming off testosterone, which they believe will help prevent further hair loss. Some users suggested using finasteride as well.
community Discussion: Evidence Refuting the "24-Hour Rule" for Minoxidil and Dermarolling
The 24-hour waiting period after dermarolling before applying minoxidil is unnecessary. New research supports the simultaneous application of minoxidil with microneedling for better hair growth results.
community How You Can Help Speed Up the Verteporfin Trials
The post discusses speeding up verteporfin trials for hair loss treatment. The original poster, involved in the trials, requests help in crowdsourcing doctor emails to spread awareness and gather more support for the trials.
community Summary of Procapil video by Haircafe
Procapil is marketed as a natural hair loss treatment but lacks strong evidence and is industry-biased. Minoxidil and Finasteride are the only FDA-approved treatments for androgenetic alopecia.