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      Postoperative Alopecia Following Orthognathic Surgery

      research Postoperative Alopecia Following Orthognathic Surgery

      9 citations , August 2008 in “Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery”
      This case report describes postoperative alopecia in a female patient following orthognathic surgery and underscores the importance of understanding the condition's pathophysiology for prevention and identification.

      research Pressure alopecia

      17 citations , August 2004 in “International Journal of Dermatology”
      This study reports a case of pressure alopecia in a 23-year-old man following prolonged head immobilization after a motorcycle accident, resulting in permanent cicatricial alopecia.
      Pressure Alopecia in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Report

      research Pressure Alopecia in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Report

      June 2026 in “Cureus”
      The researchers presented a rare case of a four-year-old developing scarring alopecia after a two-week ICU stay, highlighting the challenge of diagnosing pressure alopecia in children and the crucial role of early detection and trichoscopy in preventing permanent hair loss.

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      community We already know how to permanently fix hair loss. The science is done. The only thing missing is the funding to run one experiment.

      in Technology  613 upvotes 4 months ago
      A permanent hair loss solution could involve reprogramming hair follicles to resist DHT using mRNA and siRNA. However, high costs, safety concerns, and the pharmaceutical industry's preference for ongoing treatments over one-time cures are major obstacles, with finasteride and minoxidil remaining standard treatments.

      community Are permanent hair gains even possible?

      in Chat  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      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.

       13 upvotes 11 months ago
      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 How is this even possible that there is no cure till now

      in Technology  155 upvotes 4 months ago
      There is no permanent cure for hair loss; treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplants require ongoing use and are not universally effective. Genetic complexity and financial incentives for ongoing treatments hinder the development of a definitive cure.

      community Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil Does Not Significantly Affect BP

      in Minoxidil  178 upvotes 1 year ago
      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.

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      learn Finasteride

      Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia