Alopecia areata gained more interest on socialmedia than pattern hair loss, with TikTok showing more personal stories and YouTube offering higher quality educational content.
Young people are using hair loss treatments like finasteride and dutasteride without having hair loss, influenced by socialmediatrends. Concerns are raised about the potential long-term effects of taking these medications at a young age.
Oral minoxidil and vitamins reduced shedding for one user. Others distrust dermatologists and prefer personal research on treatments like finasteride and microneedling.
The conversation discusses the need for more support and awareness for Verteporfin research in hair loss treatment, emphasizing its potential benefits and quick implementation due to existing FDA approval. Users express skepticism due to past scams but acknowledge the importance of encouraging doctors to conduct trials.
Baldness is not an evolutionary disadvantage because it occurs after reproductive age. Treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride are used for androgenetic alopecia but don't address the root cause.