Skin Cancer Surveillance Practices and Attitudes Among Hairdressers: A Cross-Sectional Study in Atlanta, Georgia

A user is participating in a phase 3 trial for Clascoterone, a topical acne medication that may stimulate hair growth, and will share results after 6 months. They will have a section of their hair shaved and marked with a tattoo for the study.

Researching the effects of scalp trauma on hair growth, with some users suggesting experimenting with a soldering iron or derma pen, and others bringing up studies that suggest this may be an effective treatment.

The conversation is about hair loss anxiety and treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride. Users discuss self-acceptance, relationship support, and alternatives like shaving or learning to cut hair at home.

A user who shaved their head and noticed red bumps on their scalp afterwards, with advice ranging from growing out facial hair to smiling more.

A Spanish dermatologist suggests sulforaphane for androgenetic alopecia (AGA) due to its potential to remove DHT metabolites, though high dosages are needed. A topical formulation might be possible.

Hair loss impacts mental health and should be covered by healthcare, with treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil being affordable and effective. Some argue hair loss is cosmetic and shouldn't be funded, while others highlight its broader health implications.