This case report describes a woman who experienced diffuse hairloss both after stopping oral contraceptives and after childbirth, suggesting a similar pathogenesis in these situations.
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May 2013 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”
In this study, changes in hair cycle phases during pregnancy and the post-partum period showed a rise in telogen rates after delivery, especially among non-breastfeeding women, but no drastic exaggerations were noted.
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November 2019 in “Journal of dermatology”
This case report details the successful use of oral itraconazole in treating a giant tufted angioma with hairloss that developed during pregnancy, leading to significant symptom relief and hair regrowth after discontinuation of the medication.
A 28-year-old woman with genetic hairloss has tried various treatments, including oral minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, vitamins, ketoconazole shampoo, exosome needling, and hair extensions. She plans to pause treatments for pregnancy and is concerned about potential hairloss during that time.
The post discusses a phase 2 trial for HMI-115, a hairloss treatment, in China, specifically seeking volunteers aged 18-65 with Norwood 3 vertex, 4, and 5 hairloss. The conversation includes questions about the specific recruitment criteria and how to volunteer.
Treatments for hairloss, such as topical minoxidil, platelet-rich plasma therapy with or without minoxidil, ketoconazole, non-abative radio frequency, natural products, finasteride and cortexolone 17 alpha propionate. The post evaluates the efficacy and safety of these treatments in various studies.
Pregnancy can temporarily reverse hairloss in women, but attempts to mimic pregnancy hormones with treatments like contraceptive pills, spironolactone, estradiol, progesterone, finasteride, and minoxidil have been ineffective. The discussion highlights the need for research into the hormonal mechanisms of pregnancy that affect hair regrowth.
The conversation discusses whether to use finasteride for hairloss, considering its role in inhibiting DHT and 5AR, which can affect brain function and mood. Some users report anxiety and depression from finasteride, while others do not experience these side effects and emphasize the importance of DHT for brain and prostate health.