research Psychosocial Impact of Cicatricial Alopecias
Most patients with cicatricial alopecias face significant psychological and social challenges due to their hair loss.
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research Psychosocial Impact of Wigs or Hairpieces on Perceived Quality of Life in Female Patients with Alopecia Areata
Wearing wigs or hairpieces improves self-esteem, adaptability, and competence in women with alopecia areata.
research The Psychosocial Impact of Alopecia in Men: A Mixed-Methods Survey Study
Men with alopecia often feel less confident and have lower wellbeing, needing more support.
research Wigs And Alopecia Areata: Psychosocial Impact And Economic Considerations
Wigs help improve self-esteem and quality of life for people with hair loss from alopecia areata.
research Psychosocial Impact of Androgenetic Alopecia on Men: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) mildly to moderately affects men's quality of life but not significantly their mental health.
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5 / 7 resultscommunity Most Recent Interesting Hairloss Studies: 10% Minox vs 5% Minox / Radio Rrequency Treatment for AA / Topical Ketoconazole / PRP+Minox vs Minox vs PRP / Alopecia as a systemic disease
Treatments for hair loss, such as topical minoxidil, platelet-rich plasma therapy with or without minoxidil, ketoconazole, non-abative radio frequency, natural products, finasteride and cortexolone 17 alpha propionate. The post evaluates the efficacy and safety of these treatments in various studies.
community Results after 6 months of treatment
Significant hair regrowth was achieved after six months using finasteride and minoxidil, with no side effects reported. The user plans to taper off minoxidil and is considering oral minoxidil, but is cautious due to potential heart issues.
community He used Dutasteride for 20 YEARS: TL;DR Slight gains and largely stable for 20 years.
John has experienced slight hair gains and stability over 20 years using Dutasteride, which is more effective than Finasteride in reducing scalp DHT and maintaining hair. Dutasteride at 0.5mg daily has a similar side effect profile to Finasteride, but at higher doses, it may increase the risk of sexual side effects.
community So it turns out Post Finasteride Syndrome was never real?
Post Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) is debated, with some users reporting severe side effects from finasteride, while others believe these effects are rare or psychosomatic. Treatments discussed include finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841.
community We are manipulating our hormones, surely it's prudent to track bloodwork ?
The conversation discusses whether individuals using hair loss treatments like Dutasteride (Dut) or Finasteride (Fin) should regularly check their hormone levels through bloodwork. Some argue it's important to monitor the effects of these medications on hormone levels, while others believe it's unnecessary if there are no side effects, citing cost and practicality concerns.