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5 / 1000+ results![Histopathological insights into hair loss in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome: Diffuse anagen-telogen conversion precedes clinical hair loss progression](/images/research/58cea14f-a037-4273-8974-33b1e2fe8efe/small/24482.jpg)
research Histopathological insights into hair loss in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome: Diffuse anagen-telogen conversion precedes clinical hair loss progression
Hair loss in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome is reversible by treating the gut issues and doesn't need steroid treatment for the hair itself.
![Immune response involving the bulge region in addition to telogen conversion contributes to hair loss in a case of atypical drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome](/images/research/f69f4938-b089-43d7-99ea-da5241d6cda2/small/24463.jpg)
research Immune response involving the bulge region in addition to telogen conversion contributes to hair loss in a case of atypical drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome
Hair loss in a drug reaction case involved both a common shedding phase and an immune attack on hair follicle stem cells.
![Telogen effluvium: a clinically useful concept, with traction alopecia as an example.](/images/research/b43354f4-13ab-4d42-a79b-2dca8b2ac9f4/small/25536.jpg)
research Telogen effluvium: a clinically useful concept, with traction alopecia as an example.
The study concludes that traction alopecia, caused by hair styling, can help understand telogen effluvium, a condition of excessive hair loss.
![Alopecia in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome](/images/research/eac9ceba-c5ef-4586-b174-b1822040b729/small/24152.jpg)
research Alopecia in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome
Hair loss in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome may be due to an autoimmune response.
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research Phenobarbital
A woman experienced unusual hair loss and skin reactions after taking phenobarbital, but her hair grew back after treatment.
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5 / 315 resultscommunity Update 1 year and 4 months into medication
The user has been using 1 mg of finasteride since February 2023 and started 2.5 mg of minoxidil at the beginning of the year, and is happy with the improvement in hair loss after 1 year and 4 months of treatment. They are 36 years old and noticed their hair thinning one year ago.
community 11 years on only fin, it can work! 19yo - 30yo
A user shared progress pictures showing improvement in hair thickness over 11 years using only finasteride, taken three times a week, with no side effects. Commenters reacted positively, with one wishing they had started treatment earlier.
community How effective is spironolactone?
A 21-year-old MTF individual is experiencing rapid hair thinning and is currently on estradiol valerate. They are inquiring about the effectiveness of spironolactone for hair loss, despite being aware of its serious side effects.
community My Theory Regarding a Cause and Cure for Androgenetic Alopecia
Hair loss theory suggests imbalance between Vitamin D Receptor (VDR) and Androgen Receptor (AR) activation. Proposed treatment includes upregulating VDR, downregulating AR, and improving mitochondrial health.
community Why isn’t oral minoxidil enough for me?
A user takes 5mg oral minoxidil, oral dutasteride, topical tretinoin, stemoxydine, topical minoxidil, and uses dermarolling for hair loss but sees less impressive, patchy regrowth compared to others. Another person suggests some online results may be enhanced with hair fibers, not just medication.