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    Glossary Relapse

    return of symptoms after a period of improvement

    Relapse refers to the return of a disease or condition after a period of improvement or remission. In the context of alopecia, it means that hair loss reoccurs after a phase where hair had regrown or the condition had stabilized. This can be triggered by various factors, including stress, hormonal changes, or discontinuation of treatment.

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      community 1 Year Timeline (Fin/Dut, Min) + Some Questions

       370 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their one-year hair loss treatment journey using finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil, noting initial success with minoxidil but experiencing relapses. They questioned the effectiveness of dutasteride compared to finasteride and expressed frustration with the non-linear progress and the inconvenience of using both oral and topical treatments.

      community Spironolactone and pregnancy planning

      in Female  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user with AGA uses topical spironolactone 2% due to side effects from the oral form and is concerned about its use during conception and breastfeeding. They seek alternatives to prevent AGA relapse while planning pregnancy and after childbirth.