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effect on mental health and social interactions

The term "psychosocial impact" refers to the effect that a condition or event has on an individual's psychological and social well-being. For example, in the context of alopecia (hair loss), the psychosocial impact might include feelings of low self-esteem, anxiety, or depression, as well as challenges in social interactions and relationships. This concept is important for professionals to consider when assessing the overall health and quality of life of their patients.

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research Anagen Effluvium: A Review of Rapid Hair Loss During Growth Phase and Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome

61 citations , January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology”

Hair usually grows back 1-3 months after treatment for anagen effluvium, and children with Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome often improve by adolescence.

research Alopecia With Endocrine Therapies in Patients With Cancer

48 citations , September 2013 in “Oncologist”

Endocrine therapies for cancer significantly increase the risk of hair loss.

research Wigs And Alopecia Areata: Psychosocial Impact And Economic Considerations

April 2024 in “Cosmetics”

Wigs help improve self-esteem and quality of life for people with hair loss from alopecia areata.

research What's New in Cicatricial Alopecia?

16 citations , January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology”

New treatments and early diagnosis methods for permanent hair loss due to scar tissue are important for managing its psychological effects.

research The Psychosocial Impact of Alopecia in Men: A Mixed-Methods Survey Study

June 2024 in “Skin Health and Disease”

Men with alopecia often feel less confident and have lower wellbeing, needing more support.

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community Just Like France Belgium disagrees with EMA and will veto against Finasteride

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 54 upvotes 9 months ago

Belgium disagrees with the EMA and does not authorize the 1 mg oral form of finasteride for androgenic alopecia, citing a negative benefit-risk ratio. Despite this, some individuals in Belgium can still obtain finasteride through prescriptions, and there is debate over its mental health risks versus its benefits for hair loss and other health issues.

community 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

in Treatment 87 upvotes 6 years ago

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

in Progress Pictures 1830 upvotes 1 year ago

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 How do you even get time to “enjoy” your hair while on minoxidil?

in Minoxidil 332 upvotes 3 months ago

Minoxidil is often applied once or twice daily for hair growth, but many find it inconvenient and switch to once daily or oral minoxidil for ease. Some users combine it with finasteride for better results, despite potential side effects.

community He used Dutasteride for 20 YEARS: TL;DR Slight gains and largely stable for 20 years.

in Treatment 24 upvotes 1 year ago

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.

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