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research Response to Ritlecitinib Treatment Based on Salt Improvement Scores in Patients With Alopecia Areata: Post Hoc Analysis of the Allegro Phase 2b/3 Study
Ritlecitinib significantly improves scalp hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients over time.
research Efficacy of Baricitinib in Patients with Various Degrees of Alopecia Areata Severity: Post-Hoc Analysis from BRAVE AA1 and BRAVE AA2
Baricitinib helps improve hair growth in severe alopecia, with better results in less severe cases and higher doses working faster.
research Hair Loss Profiles and Ritlecitinib Efficacy in Patients with Alopecia Areata: Post Hoc Analysis of the Allegro Phase 2b/3 Study
Ritlecitinib effectively improves hair growth in alopecia areata patients, regardless of hair loss pattern.
research 5% Minoxidil Topical Foam for Men: Hair Growth in Millennials – A Post Hoc Analysis
Using 5% minoxidil foam twice daily can help regrow hair, especially in younger men aged 20-30.
research Scalp Hair Regrowth Is Associated With Improvements in Health-Related Quality of Life and Psychological Symptoms in Patients With Severe Alopecia Areata: Results From Two Randomized Controlled Trials
Regrowing scalp hair improves quality of life and reduces anxiety and depression in severe alopecia areata patients.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Stop Complaining about Creatine. You're just fixated on shedding.
Creatine is unlikely to cause hair loss as it does not raise DHT levels. Hair loss is more likely due to genetics, medications, or lifestyle changes.
community Finasteride and fertility. Personal report.
Finasteride can affect sperm quality, but fertility usually returns after stopping it, as shown by a user who conceived four months after discontinuation. Some users successfully conceive while on finasteride, though some prefer to pause its use to minimize risks.
community Popular hair loss drug linked to higher suicide risk: compared to non-users, finasteride (Proscar/ Propecia) users have a markedly increased risk of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. Over 30 years of observation, 19,320 suicides were expected.
Finasteride users may have an increased risk of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts, though some attribute these issues to hair loss itself. The link between finasteride and mental health effects is debated, with varying user experiences.
community A meta analysis of 18 popular hair loss treatments. An 2022 guide on efficacy. From finasteride and minoxidil to caffeine shampoo, saw palmetto and biotin. 96 Scientific References included.
Most hair loss treatments are ineffective; only finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil show effectiveness.
community Why I believe PFS is not a "real" condition (and what I believe it is instead)
The post argues that Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) is likely not real and suggests symptoms may be due to mental health issues or the nocebo effect. The conversation includes personal experiences with finasteride, highlighting both positive and negative effects, and emphasizes consulting doctors and using reliable sources for medication.