Search
for

    Did you mean Induced Hair Loss?
    GlossaryInducible Hair Loss

    hair loss triggered by external factors like stress or medications

    Inducible Hair Loss (IH) refers to hair loss that is triggered by external factors or conditions, such as medications, stress, or physical trauma. Unlike genetic or autoimmune forms of hair loss, IH is typically reversible once the triggering factor is removed or managed.

    Related Terms

    Learn

    1 / 1 results

      learn Microneedling

      technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth

    Research

    5 / 1000+ results
      Alopecia

      research Alopecia

      January 1991 in “Journal of Pediatric Health Care”
      Hair loss in children can be caused by fungal infections, trauma, autoimmune disorders, or stress, and treatments vary depending on the cause.
      The Techniques and Methods of Hair Transplantation

      research The Techniques and Methods of Hair Transplantation

      November 2018 in “Springer eBooks”
      The document concludes that hair transplant methods are often selected for provider convenience over patient benefit, highlighting the need for less invasive techniques and careful physician involvement for better results.
      Diagnosis and Management of Hair Loss in Children

      research Diagnosis and Management of Hair Loss in Children

      1 citations, May 2016 in “Current Opinion in Pediatrics”
      Children's hair loss can be caused by various factors and should be treated with appropriate, age-specific methods and psychological support.

    Community Join

    5 / 113 results

      community Male pattern baldness, and mental health

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  331 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 48-year-old man has been using minoxidil for 15 years and considered finasteride but stopped due to potential side effects. He is concerned about his mental health and the impact of hair loss on self-image, and he encourages support among men experiencing hair loss.

      community Massive study on finasteride side effects released

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  83 upvotes 1 year ago
      The release of a study on 5a-reductase inhibitors (finasteride and dutasteride) which showed an increased risk of depression, dementia, decreased libido, and reduced semen load as potential side effects; discussion around other forms of hair loss treatments such as topical minoxidil, RU58841, or opting to accept baldness; and advice to consider professional help for deeper issues related to hair loss.
      Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      in Research  692 upvotes 4 months ago
      Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.