17 citations
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August 2004 in “International Journal of Dermatology”
This study reports a case of pressurealopecia in a 23-year-old man following prolonged head immobilization after a motorcycle accident, resulting in permanent cicatricial alopecia.
16 citations
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September 2008 in “American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics”
This article reports a case of pressurealopecia caused by wearing headgear, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis to prevent potential scarring.
16 citations
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July 2006 in “International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery”
This case report highlights the successful use of the Bardach modification of the curved tripod flap for repairing cicatricial pressurealopecia, offering a natural appearance and effective tension distribution in scalp reconstruction.
14 citations
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March 2014 in “Acta anaesthesiologica Taiwanica”
This report presents a case of Tapia's syndrome and pressurealopecia occurring simultaneously after open septorhinoplasty, emphasizing the need for awareness of these complications among anesthesiologists and surgeons.
Managing low blood pressure while using minoxidil for androgen alopecia. Suggestions include using caffeine, adding salt to meals, and wearing compression garments.
Androgenetic alopecia is affected by scalp DHT levels, not sensitivity, with treatments like finasteride and dutasteride aiming to optimize these levels. Personalized DHT management is crucial for effective hair growth.
A 31-year-old man with androgenic alopecia is considering treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo but is worried about finasteride's side effects. Users recommend starting with finasteride or dutasteride for DHT blocking, suggesting topical solutions to reduce side effects.
Managing blood pressure can help with hair loss, as seen with the use of medications like Cialis and oral minoxidil, which improved hairline and blood pressure. Lifestyle changes, such as reducing stimulant use and adjusting testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) doses, also play a role in addressing hair loss and overall health.
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.
Tried everything and still getting bald patches? Procapil may help calm the immune responseProcapil is a cosmetic ingredient complex; laboratory studies of its individual ingredients report anti-inflammatory effects, but no published clinical trial has tested it in alopecia areata or any other immune-related hair loss. Spreading bald patches should be assessed by a dermatologist.