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research Evaluation of the Awareness, Beliefs, and Psychological Impact of Patients with Alopecia Areata in Makkah City, Saudi Arabia
Alopecia areata significantly impacts patients' mental health and quality of life.
research Alopecia Areata's Psychological Impact on Quality of Life, Mental Health, and Work Productivity: A Scoping Review
Alopecia areata severely impacts quality of life, mental health, and work productivity.
research Impact of Androgenic Alopecia on the Quality of Life in Male Subjects: Results of an Observational Study from a Tertiary Care Hospital
Younger males with androgenic alopecia face significant psychological impacts but maintain better quality of life.
research Unwanted Facial Hair: Effects and Solutions
Unwanted facial hair significantly impacts over 40% of women's psychological and social well-being, and various treatment options are available.
research Australian Hair and Wool Research Society Cutaneous Biology and Endocrinology Workshop
The workshop highlighted the genetic links and psychological impacts of hair loss and skin disorders.
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5 / 318 resultscommunity Losing my youthful look: Enjoying it while it lasts
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on the use of finasteride (fin) and minoxidil (min), with some users recommending dutasteride (dut) for stronger results. Many users emphasize that these treatments are affordable and effective, with some sharing personal experiences of hair regrowth and side effects.
community how does my progress look 18M 3 months on fin 1mg daily
An 18-year-old male's successful hair regrowth after three months of using finasteride 1mg daily. He reported no side effects and other users expressed admiration and curiosity about his results.
community 1.5 years topical minox 0.5 ml twice (just temples) + 0.5 mg oral finasteride daily.
The user experienced hair regrowth and improved hair quality using topical minoxidil on temples and oral finasteride daily. They also noted thicker eyebrows and some side effects like minor erectile dysfunction.
community The (many) benefits of buzzing during treatment
Buzzing hair can improve mental health and make applying treatments like Minoxidil and microneedling easier. It helps with self-acceptance and reduces the impact of hair loss on appearance.
community Why is Finasteride seen as “scary” for men, but hormonal birth control is totally normalized for women?
Finasteride is seen as risky for men due to side effects like erectile dysfunction, while hormonal birth control for women is normalized despite its side effects. The discussion points out a double standard influenced by societal and gender norms.