research SCALP HAIR CHARACTERISTICS IN THE NEWBORN INFANT
Assessing newborn scalp hair can reveal important health information.
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research Ultrasound Detection of Retained Hair Tracts in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Ultrasound shows 80% of Hidradenitis Suppurativa patients have abnormal hair tracts that may worsen the condition.
research Woolly Hair in Two Siblings
Two siblings have a rare genetic condition causing curly, coarse hair.
research Social Hair Plucking’s Associations with Other Behaviors and Its Health Considerations, in Captive Rhesus Macaques (Macaca mulatta)
Social hair plucking in rhesus macaques is an abnormal behavior with both social and aggressive traits and health impacts.
research Social Hair Plucking’s Associations with Other Behaviors and Its Health Considerations, in Captive Rhesus Macaques (Macaca mulatta)
Social hair plucking in rhesus macaques is an abnormal behavior with both social and aggressive traits and health impacts.
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5 / 152 resultscommunity Is it possible for androgenic alopecia to begin at early adolescent years?
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.
community Almost 9 months on only finasteride. 18M. Is this progress?
An 18-year-old is using finasteride for hair loss prevention despite having a healthy hairline. Opinions are mixed, with some advising against its use at his age and others supporting his proactive approach.
community Why is everyone not directly advised Dutasteride?
Dutasteride is less commonly prescribed for hair loss because it is not FDA-approved for this purpose, unlike finasteride, which is more accessible and preferred due to fewer side effects. Dutasteride may be more effective in reducing DHT but has a longer half-life and potentially more significant side effects.
community Evolution theory: AGA is your body trying to reduce the risk of prostate cancer by exposing your scalp to more UV
Androgenic alopecia (AGA) might have evolved to reduce prostate cancer risk by increasing UV exposure to the scalp, but this theory is debated. Treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are used for AGA, though the exact causes and evolutionary reasons for hair loss are unclear.
community IVF process on Finasteride and effects of stopping finasteride.
Concerns about finasteride affecting sperm quality and embryo abnormalities during IVF. The user plans to stop finasteride for 6 months and use minoxidil, microneedling, a red light cap, and saw palmetto shampoo to manage hair loss.
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1 / 801 resultslearn Stemoxydine
chemical from L'Oreal that encourages hair to enter growth phase