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the stimulant you know and love can be used topically to stimulate hair
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natural substance from Neem tree with medicinal and pesticidal properties
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autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
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hormone commonly taken for sleep aid has some topical benefits for hair
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research Diagnosis and Treatment of Female Alopecia: Focusing on Iron Deficiency-Related Alopecia
Iron deficiency is the main cause of hair loss in women, and iron supplements started within 6 months can improve hair health.
research Alopecia
The document concludes that alopecia has various forms, each with specific treatments, but no definitive cure for certain types like CCCA has been proven.
research Histopathology of Non-Scarring Alopecia
The document describes how to tell different types of non-scarring hair loss apart by looking at hair and scalp tissue under a microscope.
research Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone Inhibits Autophagy by Suppressing PTEN to Promote Apoptosis in Dermal Papilla Cells
CRH can cause hair loss by promoting cell death in hair growth cells.
research Alopecia in Three Macaque Species Housed in a Laboratory Environment
Different monkey species in a lab showed varying levels of hair loss due to factors like type, sex, age, season, and living conditions.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Got a microscope camera. Here’s the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair
A user who shared progress pictures of their scalp using a microscope camera, demonstrating the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair. Various explanations for the cause of this were discussed, such as DHT build-up in scalp sebum causing an autoimmune response leading to inflammation and eventual hair loss, with some suggesting a do-it-yourself treatment involving adding ascorbic acid powder to shampoo.
community Is this retrograde alopecia ??
The conversation discusses hair thinning and treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, and RU58841. Users share experiences with retrograde alopecia, hair transplants, and stress-related hair loss, while also considering thyroid issues and other potential causes.
community Dutasteride UPDATE (female) *sixth month*
A female user in her mid-20s with androgenetic alopecia and suspected telogene effluvium who has been taking Dutasteride, Spironolactone, Minoxidil, Dermarolling, Ketoconazol shampoo, and Yaz contraception for her hair loss for the past 6 months. She had a small shed during this time that she believes to be stress related.
community 22M - Doctor Said Hair Loss From Stress, Minoxidil Helped But Now It’s Back Worse. What Now?
A 22-year-old experiencing hair loss, initially attributed to stress, found temporary relief with minoxidil but faced increased shedding after stopping and restarting the treatment. The advice given suggests the hair loss may be due to androgenic alopecia rather than stress, recommending consistent use of minoxidil and considering finasteride, with a suggestion to seek a second opinion from another dermatologist.
community 11 years of alopecia and still good ( for the youngers)
A user shared their 11-year journey with alopecia, using finasteride, dutasteride, and a hair transplant. They encouraged others not to panic, noting that hair miniaturization can take over 15 years to complete.