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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Alopecia Areata in the Elderly: A 10-Year Retrospective Study
Alopecia areata in elderly people is usually mild and responds well to treatment.
research The Spectrum of Hair Loss in Patients with Mycosis Fungoides and Sézary Syndrome
Some patients with mycosis fungoides or Sézary syndrome experience hair loss, which may be similar to alopecia areata or linked to skin lesions, possibly due to abnormal T cells, and bexarotene can help treat it.
research Environmental and Cosmetic Factors in Hair Loss and Damage
Environmental and cosmetic factors, including heat, chemicals, and sun exposure, can cause hair loss and damage.
research Alopecia Secondary to Hyaluronic Acid Injection: A Case Report and Literature Review
Hyaluronic acid injections can cause temporary hair loss, but hair can regrow with early treatment.
research A Case of Neurodermatitis Circumscripta of Scalp Presenting as Patchy Alopecia
Emotional factors are crucial in treating and preventing scalp neurodermatitis and hair loss.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Since 2010 I've been shedding (senior in hs) 6-7 years later.. I'm begging for help.
A user is experiencing significant hair loss and stress, seeking advice on treatments. They are using Pura d'or shampoo and conditioner, biotin, and considering other options but are hesitant about treatments like Minoxidil due to the need for continuous use.
community Is hair thinning or loss associated with pain?
Hair thinning/loss associated with burning scalp pain. Finasteride helped relieve "DHT itch" for one person.
community All my gains from minoxidil fell out years later
The user experienced hair loss after initially gaining hair with minoxidil and is now using dutasteride and oral minoxidil alongside topical minoxidil, hoping to regain lost hair. There is uncertainty about the effectiveness of these treatments, with some users suggesting that blocking DHT might help, while others express skepticism about regrowth.
community PSA: Most men who stay on Fin will see the sexual side effects go away. Stop the fear mongering
Finasteride can cause sexual side effects in less than 2% of men, but these often disappear over time, even if the treatment continues. Some users report persistent side effects, while others experience no issues or only temporary ones.
community The "DHT" itch myth - it's more complicated
A user found that scalp itch might be linked to inflammation rather than DHT alone and noticed hair improvement with certain cancer drugs. They also discovered that black seed oil relieved their scalp itch and are experimenting with a mix of essential oils for dry scalp, questioning if oils affect minoxidil absorption.