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research Development of a Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire for Women with Androgenetic Alopecia
WAA-QOL measures impact of hair loss on women's well-being.
research Measuring Patient Quality of Life Following Treatment for Alopecia
Alopecia treatments improve life quality but side effects can lessen this benefit; better use of quality of life measures is needed.
research Translation Into Spanish Language (Mexico), Transcultural Adaptation, and Validation of the Quality of Life Questionnaire in Female Pattern Hair Loss
The Spanish version of the WAA-QoL questionnaire is reliable and valid for assessing quality of life in women with hair loss.
research Quality of Life in Australian Women with Female Pattern Hair Loss
Female pattern hair loss negatively affects quality of life, and treatment does not improve it within two months.
research Health-Related Quality of Life, Depression, and Self-Esteem in Patients With Androgenetic Alopecia
Androgenetic alopecia negatively affects quality of life and self-esteem, especially in women, but not depression.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Why is Finasteride seen as “scary” for men, but hormonal birth control is totally normalized for women?
Finasteride is seen as risky for men due to side effects like erectile dysfunction, while hormonal birth control for women is normalized despite its side effects. The discussion points out a double standard influenced by societal and gender norms.
community I’m Feeling so discouraged and depressed - No one wants to prescribe finasteride to me.
A user in France is frustrated because three dermatologists refused to prescribe finasteride for their hair loss, suggesting it's not androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and offering expensive vitamin treatments instead. Other users suggest buying hair loss treatments like minoxidil and finasteride from various online pharmacies and considering a gender-affirming care physician for more understanding treatment options.
community How is dht not beneficial to you?
DHT is important for sexual function and mood, but finasteride and dutasteride can reduce DHT, causing side effects like reduced libido and erectile dysfunction. These treatments are effective for hair loss, but their impact on DHT leads to debate.
community Physio-metabolic method of treating androgenic alopecia. Cold receptors. The relationship between DHT, cold receptors, minoxidil and antiandrogens.
A method for treating androgenic alopecia using minoxidil, antiandrogens, exercise, and cold exposure to promote hair growth. Environmental factors and lifestyle changes, like diet and exercise, can improve treatment effectiveness.
community Physio-metabolic method of treating androgenic alopecia. Cold receptors. The relationship between DHT, cold receptors, minoxidil and antiandrogens
Treating androgenic alopecia with minoxidil, finasteride, and antiandrogens, alongside exercise, cryotherapy, and natural substances to stimulate cold receptors for better hair growth. The method focuses on enhancing treatment effectiveness by considering environmental and behavioral factors and the role of cold receptors and muscle stress.