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a traditional, natural remedy touted for promoting scalp health and hair growth
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the gold standard retinoid in dermatology that's also helpful for hair regrowth alongside Minoxidil
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research Alopecia Universalis: An Extremely Rare but Probable Adverse Effect of Adalimumab
Adalimumab can cause complete hair loss in rare cases.
research The Psychosocial Burden of Alopecia Areata and Androgenetic Alopecia: A Cross-Sectional Multicentre Study Among Dermatological Outpatients in 13 European Countries
People with hair loss conditions experience more anxiety, depression, and a lower quality of life than those without these conditions.
research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors and Male Reproduction
5α-Reductase inhibitors can negatively affect male sexual function and, in some cases, significantly reduce sperm count, but these effects may be reversible.
research Trichoscopy in Alopecia Areata
Trichoscopy shows black dots, yellow dots, and empty follicles are common in Alopecia Areata, with broken and exclamation mark hair as typical patterns.
research Classification of Psychodermatological Disorders: Proposal of a New International Classification
The document suggests a new way to categorize skin and mind disorders into two main groups to reduce confusion.
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5 / 324 resultscommunity Primary Care Provider told me to not be concerned and just take biotin.
A 19-year-old was advised by their primary care provider to take biotin for hair loss instead of minoxidil or finasteride due to potential side effects and age concerns. The user is considering seeking a second opinion from a dermatologist.
community You will lose hair if your prostaglandins aren't in balance
Prostaglandin balance affects hair loss, particularly in conditions like Lichen Planopilaris, where an imbalance can lead to hair follicle damage. Treatments mentioned include prostaglandin analogs and Pioglitazone HCL, with a focus on maintaining prostaglandin equilibrium for potential hair regrowth.
community Losing Hair on Dutasteride? You might have LPP
Men with hair loss might have lichen planopilaris (LPP), which can mimic androgenetic alopecia, leading to misdiagnosis and ineffective treatment with finasteride or dutasteride. Proper diagnosis, including biopsies, is crucial to distinguish between androgenetic alopecia and conditions like LPP.
community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied
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 Why do people downplay vitamin deficiency when 94% of Americans are vitamin D deficient?
The conversation is about the role of vitamin deficiencies in hair loss and the effectiveness of treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. It concludes that while vitamins and nutrition are important, they are not the primary solution for androgenic alopecia.