research Scale of Alopecia Areata Distress (SAAD‐41): Initial Validation Part 2—Scoring, Preliminary Reference Values and Validity
The SAAD-41 is a valid tool for assessing distress in people with Alopecia Areata.
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research Measurement of steroid hormones by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry with small amounts of hair
A new method accurately measures steroid hormones in a few hair strands and could help study chronic stress and hair loss.
research Predictors and mechanisms of self‐stigma in five chronic skin diseases: A systematic review
Targeting psychosocial factors can help reduce self-stigma in people with chronic skin diseases.
research Possible relationships between the physical conditions of cattle and the occurrence of structural modifications of their coat hair
Vitamin A deficiency changes cattle hair structure, while pregnancy may improve it, suggesting hair can indicate cattle health.
research Body Modifications in Patients with Chronic Dermatoses: Associations with Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Illness Acceptance
Lower illness acceptance is linked to more body dysmorphic disorder symptoms in patients with body modifications.
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5 / 360 resultscommunity Next month marks 2 years on Dutasteride. When does it start working?
A user has been on dutasteride for nearly 2 years with no improvement in hair loss, expressing frustration. Other users suggest checking for other health conditions, getting bloodwork, and considering stopping TRT or trying finasteride.
community I want it all to end so badly. I’ve lost my 20s to this
A person struggling with hair loss is using treatments like dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and has had a hair transplant but remains deeply unhappy. Others suggest alternative treatments, acceptance, and focusing on other life aspects, emphasizing mental health and therapy.
community Hair loss is holding me back from enjoying life and I'm wasting away my youth
A 31-year-old man feels depressed due to hair loss, using topical finasteride and previously tried minoxidil. Others suggest treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, hair transplants, or embracing baldness, highlighting the importance of mental health and self-acceptance.
community I find it funny a bunch of us on here are on drugs for hairloss and maintain clean/healthy lives and then there’s these mf’s in the 90’s juiced to the gills with steroids and have better hair than all of us lol
The conversation is about the effects of steroids on hair loss. Some users believe that steroids can cause hair loss, while others argue that it depends on individual sensitivity to DHT. There is also discussion about the appearance of balding individuals who use steroids.
community Calling out *diffuse thinners* here -- Have you ruled out other factors?
Diffuse hair loss is often linked to genetics but can also be due to health issues like thyroid problems and low vitamin or iron levels. Treatments include finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, with some seeing improvements after addressing health issues.
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