December 2023 in “Journal of Korean Society of Beauty Cultral Arts”
This study observed that among hair loss patients in Daejeon and Chungcheong, female pattern hair loss was most common, scalp massage was the preferred management behavior, and satisfaction was above average except for lower satisfaction with folk remedies.
February 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Research”
This study highlights Ayurveda's holistic approach to managing hair loss, known as Khalitya, through lifestyle changes, purification therapies, and targeted medications, addressing the condition's association with modern sedentary lifestyles and poor dietary habits.
This review discusses the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment strategies for Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia, emphasizing a multifactorial approach and reporting no new clinical results.
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October 2015 in “The New England Journal of Medicine”
This case report describes a 57-year-old woman with hirsutism, hair loss, and vocal changes, who was found to have elevated testosterone levels but normal dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate levels.
The user shared their hair growth journey using minoxidil, finasteride, and ketoconazole shampoo, along with vitamins and serums, reporting significant progress in five months. They emphasized the importance of stress management and plan to add a derma roller, castor oil, and a high-protein diet.
Hair growth caps and helmets using low-level laser therapy (LLLT) show potential for treating androgenetic alopecia, but more research is needed. Users often combine these devices with treatments like minoxidil and finasteride for better results.
Hair loss is linked to DHT, with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil being common but not definitive. Economic interests influence research, and there is potential for new treatments like PP405 and RU58841.
Quitting vaping significantly reduced hair loss for a user who was a heavy vaper and also taking finasteride. Some participants suggest nicotine's vasoconstrictive properties may worsen hair loss, while others share personal anecdotes of hair improvement after quitting smoking or vaping.
Creatine may worsen hair loss in some, especially with androgenic alopecia, but evidence is mixed. Some users experience no hair loss when using creatine with minoxidil and finasteride, while others notice increased shedding.