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research Psychology of Hair Loss Patients and Importance of Counseling

7 citations , October 2021 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery”

This review discusses the psychological impacts of androgenetic alopecia on body image and the importance of addressing these issues in hair transplantation patients, without reporting new clinical findings.

research The psychology of hair loss and its implications for patient care

138 citations , March 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology”

This review discusses the relationship between perceived stress and hair loss or graying, exploring hair follicles as a model system but reports no new clinical results.

research Three cases of hair loss analyzed by the point of view of the analytical psychology

1 citations , January 2017 in “International Journal of Trichology”

This paper reviews three cases where analyzing the symbolic and historical aspects of patients' lives using analytical psychology may help understand the psychoemotional disorders linked to their hair problems.

research Effect of camouflaging agents on psychologic well-being: A cross-sectional survey of hair loss patients

7 citations , May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

This letter discusses the high prevalence and limited treatment options for pattern hair loss, noting the associated psychological distress, especially in women, and reports no new clinical findings.

research Male pattern hair loss: prevention rather than regrowth

6 citations , October 2000 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

This article discusses the importance of focusing on prevention rather than regrowth in managing male pattern hair loss but reports no new clinical results.

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community Hair loss research is a money grab

227 upvotes 10 months ago

Hair loss is linked to DHT, with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil being common but not definitive. Economic interests influence research, and there is potential for new treatments like PP405 and RU58841.

community Why do so many dudes wait until they are literally BALD to start treatment

in Chat 552 upvotes 1 year ago

Many delay hair loss treatment due to lack of awareness, denial, or fear of side effects. Treatments like finasteride, minoxidil (oral and topical), and hair transplants are discussed, with mixed results and concerns about side effects.

community What are the holes in this treatment with dut

in Treatment 6 upvotes 1 year ago

The user is considering a hair loss treatment plan involving oral dutasteride (2.5 mg), oral minoxidil (2.5-10 mg), topical finasteride, and topical minoxidil, with additional options like ketoconazole shampoo and microneedling. They are seeking advice on whether to start with finasteride or dutasteride, the potential side effects, and the effectiveness of their approach, with a plan to evaluate results after 3-4 months.

community Mark Normand talks about finasteride experience

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 826 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation is about hair loss and the use of finasteride as a treatment. Some users share their positive experiences with finasteride, while others mention side effects they have experienced.

community I want it all to end so badly. I’ve lost my 20s to this

in Chat 73 upvotes 4 months ago

A person struggling with hair loss is using treatments like dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and has had a hair transplant but remains deeply unhappy. Others suggest alternative treatments, acceptance, and focusing on other life aspects, emphasizing mental health and therapy.

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learn Hair Transplant

Hair transplantation moves DHT-resistant follicles from a donor area (back and sides of the scalp) into thinning or bald areas. The transplanted hair is generally permanent, though surrounding native hair can keep thinning.

What causes hair loss in women that may lead to considering a hair transplant? Genetic factors, hormonal changes, stress, and nutritional deficiencies often cause hair loss in women.

learn Alopecia Areata

autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss

learn zinc PCA

Can a zinc deficiency directly cause hair thinning or increased shedding? Studies link low serum zinc to diffuse shedding and alopecia areata, and severe deficiency states cause hair loss that reverses when zinc is replaced. The evidence is mostly observational, the one supplementation study was small and uncontrolled, and zinc is not a treatment for pattern hair loss.

learn Vitamin D

What is the connection between Vitamin D and hair loss? Vitamin D deficiency may contribute to hair loss by disrupting hair follicle regulation.

learn Botox

How does Botox target the tension that may be blocking your hair growth? Botox for hair loss is experimental and off-label: one small open-label pilot study of 50 men reported an 18% hair-count increase, but there is no placebo-controlled trial and the proposed scalp blood-flow mechanism has never been measured in patients.

learn Vitamin B6

Is Vitamin B6 helpful for stress-related or hormonal hair loss? Vitamin B6 may support overall health but lacks strong evidence for preventing hair loss.

learn Valproic acid

an anticonvulsant repurposed for hair loss via histone inhibition

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