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What Women Want: Quantifying the Perception of Hair Amount - An Analysis of Hair Diameter and Density Changes with Age in Caucasian Women

research What women want - quantifying the perception of hair amount: an analysis of hair diameter and density changes with age in caucasian women

61 citations , April 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

This study analyzed changes in hair diameter and density with age in Caucasian women, highlighting variations in perception of hair amount over time.

research Perception of Baldness and Hair Density

16 citations , January 2002 in “Dermatology”

This study found that the parietal/occipital hair density ratio decreases significantly only when baldness is visibly present, making it no better than the Hamilton/Norwood scale for assessing baldness severity.

research Hair loss perception and symptoms of depression in female outpatients attending a general dermatology clinic

49 citations , June 2012 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia”

This study found that complaints of hair loss among adult female dermatology patients were associated with a higher prevalence of depression symptoms.

research 48799 Defining Perceptual Thresholds for Hair Density Changes: A Study of Dermatologist Perceptions

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

This study found that among 100 Caucasian patients with androgenetic alopecia, dermatologists could discern hair loss at thresholds significantly lower than the previously cited 50% reduction, highlighting the importance of using objective trichometric measurements to improve detection and personalized treatment strategies.

research Understanding patient and physician perceptions of male androgenetic alopecia treatments in Asia-Pacific and Latin America

5 citations , March 2017 in “Journal of Dermatology”

This survey reported that 37.6% of male AGA patients were satisfied with their treatments, with the highest satisfaction for 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors, and revealed differing perceptions between physicians and patients about AGA's impact on confidence and treatment involvement.

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community Marijuana and hair loss?

6 upvotes 10 years ago

The conversation discusses the potential impact of marijuana on hair loss, with some users suggesting it may worsen hair loss due to hormonal changes, while others believe it might alter perception rather than cause actual thinning. The original poster uses Propecia (finasteride) and Rogaine (minoxidil) for treatment and is considering quitting marijuana to see if it affects hair health.

community My 11 month finasterid update as someone with diffused thinning characteristics

in Progress Pictures 218 upvotes 1 year ago

Finasteride improved hair thickness for someone with diffused thinning after 11 months, with no side effects. Patience and consulting a dermatologist are advised, and minoxidil is suggested for additional support.

community Husband (35) is thinning on top, he doesn't know yet. Trying to research so he won't feel so lost or upset when I tell him. Help a girl out?

in Research/Science 160 upvotes 1 year ago

A woman is concerned about her husband's hair thinning and researches treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. He decides against medication due to potential side effects and plans to shave his head if necessary.

community Hair Loss and Its Immense Impact on Appearance

in Chat 159 upvotes 4 months ago

Hair loss significantly impacts self-perception and attractiveness, with treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplants suggested. The conversation highlights the emotional struggle and societal perceptions tied to hair loss.

community Dutasteride thins eyebrows and facial hair but doesn't stop scalp loss.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 37 upvotes 1 year ago

Dutasteride may not effectively stop scalp hair loss and can cause thinning of facial and body hair, including eyebrows. Users suggest considering other causes like autoimmune conditions or vitamin deficiencies and exploring treatments like finasteride or minoxidil.

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learn Hair Fibers

cosmetic product that temporarily makes hair appear thicker

Do hair fibers really make thinning hair look fuller, or is it just an illusion? Hair fibers create an optical illusion of fullness but do not actually thicken hair.

learn Finasteride

Does hair strand thickness decrease in men with androgenic alopecia? Can finasteride help restore it? Androgenic alopecia thins hair strands by miniaturizing follicles. The pivotal finasteride trials (1,553 men, 1 mg/day, two years) report increased hair counts and improved assessed appearance, but they measured density, not the diameter of individual strands, so the effect on thickness itself is not established.

learn Vitamin B1

Thinning hair over time? It might not just be genetics: lack of B1 and B2 could be silently working against you. There is no verified human trial showing that B1 or B2 deficiency causes thinning hair or that correcting it regrows hair; a 2019 review concludes the role of micronutrients in hair loss is real but unclear and still needs controlled trials.

learn zinc PCA

Can a zinc deficiency directly cause hair thinning or increased shedding? Studies link low serum zinc to diffuse shedding and alopecia areata, and severe deficiency states cause hair loss that reverses when zinc is replaced. The evidence is mostly observational, the one supplementation study was small and uncontrolled, and zinc is not a treatment for pattern hair loss.

learn Vitamin E

Can a Vitamin E deficiency contribute to thinning hair? A Vitamin E deficiency can contribute to hair thinning in severe cases.

learn Hair Transplant

Hair transplantation moves DHT-resistant follicles from a donor area (back and sides of the scalp) into thinning or bald areas. The transplanted hair is generally permanent, though surrounding native hair can keep thinning.

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