research Study on Serum Abnormalities in Korean Female Pattern Hair Loss Patients
Korean women with female pattern hair loss have higher levels of ferritin, testosterone, and vitamin D than average.
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research Clinical Characteristics of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in Brazil: A Series of 59 Patients
Frontal fibrosing alopecia in Brazil mostly affects postmenopausal women, often linked with hypothyroidism and eyebrow hair loss.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Follow-Up of a Brazilian Group
Frontal fibrosing alopecia mostly affects postmenopausal women, with diagnosis often delayed by 3 years.
research Facial and Extrafacial Lesions in an Ethnically Diverse Series of 91 Patients with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Followed at a Single Center
Most patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia had facial bumps, with Hispanic/Latino and premenopausal women being more affected, suggesting a more severe condition.
research Finasteride in the Treatment of Female Androgenic Alopecia
Finasteride may help postmenopausal women with hair loss but is not effective for all and should be used cautiously in premenopausal women.
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5 / 13 resultscommunity Yes, most models are absolutely on finasteride
The conversation discusses how many male models and celebrities likely use finasteride to prevent hair loss, with some expressing surprise that it's not just good genetics keeping their hair intact. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride and, in one query, minoxidil.
community Temporary alternative to finasteride?
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9 months ago A 23-year-old male plans to temporarily stop finasteride to donate plasma for financial reasons and seeks alternative hair loss treatments like minoxidil, ketoconazole, or RU58841 during this period. He is open to suggestions to prevent further hair loss until he can resume finasteride.
community DHT results after 1 year on dutasteride, confused and seeking guidance
The user is experiencing rapid hair loss despite using dutasteride, finasteride, and minoxidil, and is concerned about high estradiol and testosterone levels. They are advised to consult an endocrinologist for potential hormonal imbalances.
community Terminal hairs growing in, but derm still says I’m going to go bald in the years to come??
A 30-year-old woman with a history of anemia and low vitamin D experienced hair shedding, which improved after addressing nutrient deficiencies. Despite regrowth of terminal hairs, her dermatologist recommended treatments like minoxidil and spironolactone to prevent future bald spots, but she is cautious due to family history of hormone-related cancers.
community Found this research paper showing how males with pattern hair loss show lower levels of iron and/ or Ferritin. Might be helpful to those here asking about nutrition.
Lower levels of Ferritin and iron are linked to male pattern baldness. Checking these levels could provide clinical benefits.