research Validation of the Alopecia Areata Patient Priority Outcomes Questionnaire in Adults and Adolescents with Alopecia Areata
The AAPPO questionnaire is a reliable tool for assessing hair loss impact in alopecia areata patients.
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5 / 858 results research BH15 The Burden of Alopecia Areata: Examining Baseline Health-Related Quality of Life and Clinical Assessment Tools
Alopecia areata greatly affects quality of life, especially mental health, and newer assessment tools better capture this impact than older ones.
research Development of the Alopecia Areata Patient Priority Outcomes Instrument: A Qualitative Study
Researchers created a new tool to measure the effects of alopecia areata from the patient's view, focusing on hair loss, daily life, and emotional health.
research The Association of Alopecia Areata-Related Emotional Symptoms with Work Productivity and Daily Activity Among Patients with Alopecia Areata
Emotional symptoms from alopecia areata reduce work productivity and daily activity.
research Using Artificial Intelligence to Analyze Publicly Available Social Media Posts to Understand Patient Perspectives Toward Specific Treatments of Alopecia Areata
Patients generally feel positive about alopecia areata treatments, but emotions vary by treatment type.
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5 / 631 resultscommunity Effective alternative treatments like topical spironolactone or progesterone
Hair loss treatments discussed include progesterone and topical spironolactone. Topical spironolactone found more effective than finasteride.
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The user was diagnosed with DUPA and initially treated with finasteride, then switched to dutasteride which worsened their hair loss. They are now returning to finasteride and adding treatments including oral minoxidil, Proscar, Viviscal, pumpkin seed oil, LLLT, and Nizoral shampoo, hoping for hair regrowth.
community Bloodwork before fin/dut impact on progesterone level
A 26-year-old man who had a hair transplant and used minoxidil with good results is now experiencing shedding and considering finasteride. He's concerned about high progesterone and mild erectile dysfunction before starting the treatment.
community Dermatologist recommended topical Dutasteride 15% once a week – anyone tried this?
A dermatologist recommended using topical Dutasteride (15%) once a week, alongside oral Finasteride and Minoxidil, to improve hair strength and response. The user is seeking experiences or evidence on the effectiveness of this high-concentration regimen.
community Ashley & Martin Australia real or a scam?
Ashley & Martin Australia offers a treatment with Finasteride, Minoxidil, Retinoic Acid, a red light device, and shampoos for hair regrowth. Some users are skeptical, suggesting avoiding big companies and consulting a doctor for affordable prescriptions.