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research Physiological Changes in Scalp, Facial, and Body Hair After Menopause: A Cross-Sectional Population-Based Study of Subjective Changes

10 citations, December 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

After menopause, some women lose scalp hair and gain facial hair, with patterns suggesting different underlying causes.

research Climacteric Commentaries

1 citations, July 2011 in “Climacteric”

Long-term estrogen therapy in postmenopausal women can improve certain health markers, hair loss is common regardless of hormone use, stopping estrogen doesn't increase breast cancer risk, smoking does, and a balanced BMI is linked to lower mortality.

research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Reproductive Health: Assessing the Role of Sex Hormones in Disease Development

1 citations, January 2024 in “Journal of personalized medicine”

Hormonal imbalances during menopause may significantly contribute to Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.

research Hair: A Review of Prominent Scalp Hair Changes Throughout a Female's Life

January 2014 in “Journal of Pigmentary Disorders”

Women's hair gets thinner and grayer as they age, with treatments available for hair loss and graying.

research Main Plenary Sessions: Summaries of Papers

June 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

UK medical students lack dermatology education, liver biopsy patients with risk factors show more fibrosis, and certain fungi resist drugs due to melanin; genetics may influence female hair loss.

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community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

in Research 692 upvotes 3 months ago

Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

community Fats on your Head to Stop Hair Loss?

in Research/Science 138 upvotes 9 months ago

The conversation discusses the potential of long-chain unsaturated fatty acids, like oleic and linoleic acid, as an additional treatment for hair loss, which may inhibit the enzyme responsible for converting testosterone to DHT and promote hair growth. Users humorously suggest using oils topically and discuss other hair loss treatments, but the main focus is on the science behind fatty acids and their role in hair health.

community I have not seen a single person who claims dutasteride destroyed their hair post a picture of the before/after

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 123 upvotes 6 months ago

The conversation discusses skepticism around claims that dutasteride worsens hair loss, with some users suggesting misinformation or panic during shedding as reasons for such claims. One user shared their negative experience with dutasteride, including increased sebum production and hair loss, and is now considering a higher dose of oral minoxidil after stopping dutasteride.

community 9 months progress looks good to me

in Is this regrowth? 86 upvotes 3 months ago

A 35-year-old male reported positive hair regrowth after 9 months using oral dutasteride 0.5mg and oral minoxidil 5mg daily. A reply emphasized the importance of commitment and consistency for hair regrowth.

community How effective is spironolactone?

in Transgender 6 upvotes 2 years ago

A 21-year-old MTF individual is experiencing rapid hair thinning and is currently on estradiol valerate. They are inquiring about the effectiveness of spironolactone for hair loss, despite being aware of its serious side effects.

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