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research Sudden onset hair loss and colour change
A man's sudden hair loss and color change to white was diagnosed as alopecia areata and it improved on its own after six months.
research The skin as a window on internal disorders: Two cases of internal malignancy and hypervitaminosis B12
Skin changes and high vitamin B12 levels can be early signs of cancer.
research P133 Late onset loose anagen syndrome
Adults can develop late-onset loose anagen syndrome, which may often be misdiagnosed.
research Adult-onset Satoyoshi syndrome in a young male
A rare autoimmune condition, Satoyoshi syndrome, can start in adults and improve with immunosuppressive treatment.
research Acute Hair Loss 3 Years after Bone Marrow Transplant
A woman's sudden hair loss three years after a bone marrow transplant was a sign of chronic graft-versus-host disease but improved with treatment.
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5 / 421 resultscommunity [Discussion] Trichoscopy in sudden-onset AGA: Pathology and reversibility of "Yellow Dots" without 5AR-inhibitors?
Hair loss treatments discussed include microneedling, minoxidil, tretinoin, finasteride, dutasteride, pumpkin seeds, saw palmetto, and scalp massage. The consensus is that finasteride or dutasteride is necessary for significant regrowth, while other methods may only slow hair loss.
community "DHT Itch" and onset Seborrheic Dermatitis
The post and conversation discuss the link between DHT (a hormone), scalp itchiness, and hair loss. Some users share their experiences and treatments, including the use of fluconazole, corticosteroids, and ketoconazole shampoo, with one user suspecting minoxidil as a potential cause of their symptoms.
community Am I crazy or is this recovery?
The user is experiencing sudden hair loss and is considering micro-needling, low-level light therapy, iron supplements, folihair, and Omega 3. They are hesitant to start finasteride, suspecting the hair loss might be due to telogen effluvium from a past COVID-19 infection.
community Hairline recovery after severe hair loss
A user's hairline recovery after severe hair loss, which was treated with Dutasteride and Minoxidil; other users offered their opinions on the severity of the hair loss.
community Why is it that low testosterone causes hair loss as well? How can I be balding?
The conversation discusses the confusion over low testosterone potentially causing hair loss, with users sharing personal experiences and knowledge about hair loss treatments like Finasteride. Some users suggest that hair follicle sensitivity to DHT, not testosterone levels, is the key factor in balding, and others discuss the side effects of hair loss medications.