7 citations
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March 2022 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
This article discusses the association of stressful life events with alopecia areata and their effects on patients' psychosocial outcomes, but it reports no new empirical findings.
43 citations
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March 2011 in “Journal of psychosomatic research”
This study found that children with alopecia areata experienced more stressful life events and excreted higher levels of catecholamines compared to healthy siblings.
This study reported that over half of recovered COVID-19 patients in Saudi Arabia experienced hair loss, with factors such as high fever, female gender, and prior hair loss significantly associated with incidence of acute telogen effluvium.
This study found that hair loss following COVID-19 infection was frequently observed, especially in women, and awareness of post-COVID-19 acute telogen effluvium was generally low.
Stress can trigger hair loss, with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride being used to manage it. Some users report improvement with medications like Lexapro, while others emphasize the impact of stress and life events on hair health.
Hair regrowth from treatments like minoxidil, RU58841, and finasteride is not permanent; stopping these treatments typically results in hair loss resuming. Beard hair can become permanent with minoxidil use, unlike scalp hair, which requires ongoing treatment to maintain gains.
Some people see significant hair regrowth using treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, while others experience little to no improvement even with comprehensive treatment plans. Factors such as individual sensitivity to DHT may influence the effectiveness of these hair loss treatments.
A 47-year-old user shared their 6-month hair loss treatment results using a Fin/Min spray and weekly dermarolling. They experienced scalp irritation with other products but found success with the Hims Fin/Min spray, noting improvements around the 5th month.
Minoxidil is extremely toxic to cats, even from residue on surfaces, and can be deadly if they come into contact with it. Switching to oral minoxidil is suggested as a safer alternative for pet owners.