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    Glossarypull test

    diagnostic method to assess hair shedding severity

    The pull test is a diagnostic procedure used to evaluate hair loss. During the test, a doctor gently tugs on a small cluster of hairs (usually around 40-60) to see how many come out. If more than a few hairs are easily pulled out, it may indicate active hair shedding or an underlying condition such as telogen effluvium or alopecia areata.

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      community Replicel, worthy of hype or probable disappointment? Questions thread

       6 upvotes 9 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential of Replicel/Shiseido treatment for hair loss, questioning its effectiveness, whether it grows new follicles, and its market release timeline. It also compares Replicel to other competitors like Kyocera/RIKEN/Tsuji.

      community 24 y/o woman diagnosed with AGA today. Scared and confused.

       8 upvotes 9 years ago
      A 24-year-old woman being diagnosed with androgenic alopecia (AGA) who is scared and confused about her hair loss, and the treatment options of Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, spironolactone, and possibly a biopsy.

      community Disappointed after dermatologist visit, should I start Finasteride on my own?

      in What should I do?  10 upvotes 4 days ago
      A 19-year-old male is considering starting finasteride on his own for genetic hair loss after a disappointing dermatologist visit, where he was prescribed biotin, ketoconazole shampoo, and saw palmetto instead. Users suggest online options for finasteride and minoxidil, while opinions vary on the effectiveness and safety of saw palmetto and finasteride for someone his age.

      community Hairline regrowth but massive diffuse shedding

      in Chat  1 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The user is experiencing diffuse shedding but also hairline regrowth after starting finasteride, switching to dutasteride, and using oral minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and RU58841. Other users advise patience, suggesting that the treatments need more time to show results and caution against using too many medications simultaneously.