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research Corrections to 'Female Pattern Hair Loss and Its Relationship to Permanent/Cicatricial Alopecia: A New Perspective'

June 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Title change to "Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA)"; common in African American women; hair-grooming methods may contribute; no effective therapy found; trials needed.

Specific Dermatologic Features of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Its Association with Biochemical Markers of Metabolic Syndrome and Hyperandrogenism

research Specific Dermatologic Features of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Its Association with Biochemical Markers of Metabolic Syndrome and Hyperandrogenism

January 2011 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery”

Acne and hair loss are not good indicators of hormone imbalance in PCOS, but excessive body hair is.

research Perifollicular Pink Halo: A Potential Dermoscopic Marker of Inflammation in Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia

November 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Certain immune markers may predict chemotherapy response in mesothelioma, and nivolumab is a tolerable and effective treatment for advanced non-small cell lung cancer.

research Topical Calcipotriol Mixed with Topical Steroid Versus Topical Steroid Alone in Treatment of Alopecia Areata

January 2019 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology /Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology”

Mixing calcipotriol with a steroid is almost as effective as using a steroid alone for alopecia areata and has fewer side effects.

research British Association of Dermatologists’ Guidelines for the Management of Alopecia Areata 2012

218 citations, April 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

Guidelines suggest various treatments for alopecia areata, but leaving it untreated is also an option as 80% cases may recover on their own.

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community Mesotherapy / Microneedling improved my gray hair? Is there a link?

Future-Byte in Microneedling 2 upvotes 6 months ago

Microneedling and minoxidil may have reduced gray hair on the crown. The user observed less gray hair in treated areas compared to untreated sides.

community What’s wrong with my scalp?

bold in General 59 upvotes 3 weeks ago

The user is experiencing white flakes on their scalp despite using anti-dandruff shampoos and oils for six weeks. A suggestion was made to try ketoconazole at higher concentrations, as it might be seborrheic dermatitis, which can lead to hair loss if untreated.

community How long is minoxidil generally effective for if taken alongside finasteride? Forever?

mpbthrow in Minoxidil 10 upvotes 7 months ago

Minoxidil does not maintain efficacy indefinitely when used alone, but its effectiveness may be prolonged when used with finasteride. Finasteride can maintain some degree of efficacy indefinitely.

community Am I hyper responder? 2.5 months on 1mg fin and min

AcanthocephalaNo7632 in Progress Pictures 764 upvotes 1 year ago

The user "AcanthocephalaNo7632" shared their progress with hair loss, mentioning the use of minoxidil and finasteride. Some users questioned the authenticity of the progress pictures.

community Is it possible for androgenic alopecia to begin at early adolescent years?

Uncle__Sheogorath in Chat 70 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair loss can begin in early adolescence and cause mental anguish. Treatments mentioned include eating cruciferous vegetables, engaging in physical activity, and maintaining scalp hygiene.

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