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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Postoperative permanent pressure alopecia
A woman permanently lost hair on her scalp after a long surgery.
research Postoperative Alopecia Following Orthognathic Surgery
A woman experienced temporary hair loss after jaw surgery, which can be reduced by careful head positioning during the operation.
research Pressure alopecia
Prolonged pressure on the scalp can cause permanent hair loss.
research Traumatic alopecia
Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent permanent hair loss from scalp trauma.
research Treatment of permanent chemotherapy-induced alopecia with low dose oral minoxidil
Low dose oral minoxidil helps regrow hair in permanent chemotherapy-induced alopecia.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Are permanent hair gains even possible?
Hair regrowth from treatments like minoxidil, RU58841, and finasteride is not permanent; stopping these treatments typically results in hair loss resuming. Beard hair can become permanent with minoxidil use, unlike scalp hair, which requires ongoing treatment to maintain gains.
community 31M. Just diagnosed with androgenic alopecia. Fears of min.
A 31-year-old man with androgenic alopecia is considering treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo but is worried about finasteride's side effects. Users recommend starting with finasteride or dutasteride for DHT blocking, suggesting topical solutions to reduce side effects.
community My Theory Regarding a Cause and Cure for Androgenetic Alopecia
Hair loss theory suggests imbalance between Vitamin D Receptor (VDR) and Androgen Receptor (AR) activation. Proposed treatment includes upregulating VDR, downregulating AR, and improving mitochondrial health.
community Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil Does Not Significantly Affect BP
Low-dose oral minoxidil is used for hair loss and does not significantly affect blood pressure but may increase heart rate and cause hypotensive symptoms. Some users experience side effects like palpitations and shortness of breath, while others find it effective; topical minoxidil with tretinoin is also considered.
community Dutasteride Infertility Debunked: Low T causes true infertility.
Dutasteride and finasteride may temporarily affect semen quality but are unlikely to cause permanent infertility. The Kim et al. study is criticized for poor methodology, and many prefer hair retention over potential fertility concerns, using treatments like dutasteride, finasteride, and minoxidil.