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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5 / 1000+ results research Common Skin Diseases and Their Psychosocial Impact Among Jazan Population, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Survey During 2023
Hair loss is common in Jazan, affecting more women, and skin diseases significantly impact mental health.
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 Unseen Impact of an Observable Disease: Association of Dihydrotestosterone Levels and Psychosocial Impact in Androgenetic Alopecia: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
Androgenetic alopecia in males is linked to significant psychological distress, highlighting the need for both mental and dermatological care.
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.
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5 / 11 resultscommunity Just Like France Belgium disagrees with EMA and will veto against Finasteride
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
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 How do you even get time to “enjoy” your hair while on minoxidil?
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.
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.