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a JAK inhibitor for alopecia areata and other autoimmune conditions
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natural substance from Neem tree with medicinal and pesticidal properties
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signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Impact of Baseline PSA Level on Quality of Life Measures of General Health and Sexual Satisfaction/Drive in Men with BPH Treated with Finasteride or Placebo
Baseline PSA levels affect general health and sexual satisfaction in men with BPH treated with finasteride or placebo.
research Beyond Health-Related Quality of Life: Initial Psychometric Validation of a New Scale for Addressing the Gap in Assessing the Full Range of Alopecia Areata Psychosocial Burden
The SAAD-41 scale effectively measures the psychosocial impact of alopecia areata.
research Measuring Patient Quality of Life Following Treatment for Alopecia
Alopecia treatments improve life quality but side effects can lessen this benefit; better use of quality of life measures is needed.
research Making Sense of Measures of Clinical Signs for Atopic Dermatitis
The electronic version of the Dermatology Life Quality Index is as effective as the paper version, with most patients preferring it.
research Alopecia Areata and Health-Related Quality of Life: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Alopecia areata significantly lowers the quality of life, especially in emotional and mental health aspects.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity “Just shave it” is bullshit
Accepting hair loss and not taking drastic measures like shaving your head if you are only mildly balding, and encouraging people to fight it with treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, nizoral and microneedling. Additionally, it discusses the importance of being realistic when trying to restore hair and addressing the misconception that one must look a certain way in order to be attractive.
community ‘Matter of survival’: South Korean president urges public health cover for hair loss
Hair loss impacts mental health and should be covered by healthcare, with treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil being affordable and effective. Some argue hair loss is cosmetic and shouldn't be funded, while others highlight its broader health implications.
community European Medecine Agency (EMA) review of Finasteride and Dutasteride
Concerns about a potential ban on finasteride and dutasteride due to side effects, with users advocating for continued access and informed choice. Alternative treatments like pyrilutamide are also mentioned.
community The EU has Finasteride and Dutasteride under review at risk of getting banned.
Finasteride and Dutasteride are under review in the EU due to concerns about side effects like depression, but they are unlikely to be banned. Access to these medications varies, with easier availability in the UK compared to some EU countries.
community Trying to understand finasteride side effects and post finasteride syndrome
The conversation discusses the side effects of finasteride, including low libido and erectile dysfunction, and the possibility of these effects being permanent, known as post-finasteride syndrome (PFS). Some users report personal experiences with PFS and debate whether the condition is real, with varying opinions on the reversibility of side effects and the role of individual biology.