This report describes a case of dermatitis herpetiformis where symptoms resolved with continuous sulfapyridine therapy after persisting despite other treatments.
This review discusses telogen effluvium, including its triggers, clinical presentations, and management options, and does not report new research findings, emphasizing the need for identification and exclusion of underlying causes.
144 citations
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July 2002 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology”
This article reviews the concept of telogen effluvium and emphasizes the importance of identifying triggers and using diagnostic investigations to determine the cause of hair loss, without reporting new results.
This study reports that diffuse alopecia of the scalp developed in some women during or after using oral contraceptive drugs, suggesting a potential link between the medication and hair loss.
2 citations
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February 2001 in “Annals of Pharmacotherapy”
This review concluded that no treatments for postpartum alopecia have been studied adequately to support their effectiveness, based on significant limitations in the available research.
A person is microdosing estrogen for hair loss after finasteride and dutasteride failed, risking feminizing effects. Alternatives like minoxidil, RU58841, or hair transplants are suggested.
Finasteride may lower allopregnanolone levels, potentially affecting mood, but many users report improved mental health due to reduced hair loss. Experiences with finasteride and dutasteride vary, with some experiencing side effects and others finding them beneficial for hair retention and overall happiness.
Hair loss in moms can be caused by hormonal changes, stress, genetics, and nutritional deficiencies. Solutions include hair toppers, Minoxidil, PRP therapy, and a healthy diet with supplements.
A 28-year-old woman with genetic hair loss 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 hair loss during that time.
The user experienced heavy shedding 10 months after a hair transplant and used a topical solution of Minoxidil and Finasteride, later switching to Finoduta. They also dealt with a dry scalp and greasy hair, using various shampoos and conditioners, and sought advice on whether the shedding was normal and how to manage the dry scalp.
Got small bald patches they say are from stress? PP405 sprays could help bring them back to life.PP405 is an experimental topical gel from Pelage Pharmaceuticals that inhibits the mitochondrial pyruvate carrier; its registered Phase 2 trial (NCT06393452) tested it once daily in 78 adults with pattern hair loss, for safety and tolerability. It is not approved, not for sale, and has not been studied in alopecia areata or stress-related shedding.