research Can You Pull It Off? Appearance Modifying Behaviors Adopted by Wig Users with Alopecia in Social Interactions
Wig users with alopecia do a lot of emotional and practical work to make their wigs look natural and manage how others see them.
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5 / 33 resultscommunity Roomate found my meds and made fun of me
A college student is embarrassed after their roommate found and mocked their hair loss medications, including Minoxidil and finasteride. The student is advised to report the privacy violation and consider finding a new roommate.
community I will never more buy any hairloss traitements in public pharmacy
A user was embarrassed by a pharmacist's loud mention of "minoxidil" for hair loss, sparking a discussion on the stigma and unprofessionalism. Users suggested online purchases or different pharmacies for privacy and reassured that most people don't notice others' purchases.
community Post about Treatments or Hair re-growth claims without pictures must be blocked
The need for people to provide pictures when making claims about hair re-growth treatments such as Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841; and how these treatments can be beneficial to those with hair loss in terms of regaining a sense of control.
community 6 months of min 2x a day + .25mg fin 1x a day
A user shared progress pictures after 6 months of using minoxidil twice daily and 0.25mg finasteride once daily for hair loss. The conversation includes comments on the user's posture in the photos and slight improvements in hair fullness.
community Dutasteride/finasteride theory
Finasteride worked better for frontal scalp hair loss, while dutasteride helped the crown and mid-scalp but worsened the frontal area. The user shared personal experiences and invited open dialogue.