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GlossaryAcquired Alopecia

hair loss occurring after birth due to various factors

Acquired Alopecia refers to hair loss that occurs after birth due to various factors such as medical conditions, medications, stress, or environmental influences, rather than being present at birth (congenital). This type of hair loss can manifest in different forms, including alopecia areata, telogen effluvium, and traction alopecia, each with distinct causes and patterns of hair loss.

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research Acquired scalp alopecia. Part II: A review

37 citations , May 1999 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology”

Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for preventing permanent hair loss in various scalp conditions, and while new treatments are promising, more research is needed to evaluate their effectiveness.

research Clinicoepidemiological Observational Study of Acquired Alopecias in Females Correlating with Anemia and Thyroid Function

19 citations , January 2016 in “Dermatology Research and Practice”

The study concluded that hair loss in Indian women is not significantly linked to anemia or thyroid problems, but checking thyroid function could help those with ongoing hair loss.

Hereditary, Congenital, and Acquired Alopecias in Dogs and Cats

research Hereditary, Congenital, and Acquired Alopecias

1 citations , January 2006 in “Elsevier eBooks”

The conclusion is that different types of hair loss in dogs and cats can be cosmetic or serious, and affected animals should not be bred.

research Acquired Alopecias in Mexican Adults: A Clinical and Epidemiological Study of 1,888 Patients

January 2026 in “Cureus”

Understanding alopecia in Mexican adults helps create better, tailored treatments.

research Acquired scalp alopecia. Part I: A review

44 citations , November 1998 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology”

Accurate diagnosis is key for treating different kinds of hair loss, and immune response variations may affect the condition and treatment results.

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community DUPA / APHK discussion ( Diffuse unpatterned alopecia / Acquired Progressive Hair Kinkering )

in Treatment 4 upvotes 7 years ago

The user discusses their experience with diffuse unpatterned alopecia and acquired progressive hair kinkering, noting improvements with treatments including biotin, pantothenic acid, finasteride, ketoconazole, and zinc pyrithione shampoo. They report thicker, healthier hair and improved scalp condition, attributing success mainly to biotin, pantothenic acid, and finasteride.

community Fuck hair loss; acquire beard.

in Shaved/buzzed 929 upvotes 4 years ago

A user's transformation from an accountant to a spartan with a full beard, discussing the potential of DUPA and alopecia areata, as well as treatments like vitamins, topicals, and natural treatments for potential regrowth.

community My Theory Of Androgenic Alopecia

in Research/Science 20 upvotes 8 months ago

Hair loss is linked to cellular physiology and the IGF-1 to TGF-B1 ratio, not just androgen sensitivity. The theory lacks evidence, while finasteride and minoxidil are effective treatments.

community Getting blindsided by atypical aggressive form of androgenetic alopecia in early 20s and realizing it's too late is one of the Top 10 worst male Experiences of all time

in Chat 34 upvotes 10 months ago

A young man faces severe hair loss in his early 20s, using treatments like dutasteride and minoxidil with little success, impacting his self-esteem and relationships. He considers hair systems and therapy as potential solutions.

community 7 months of Dutasteride 1mg daily and 2.5-5mg oral minoxidil daily on Diffused Unpatterned Alopecia

in Progress Pictures 286 upvotes 2 years ago

A user shared their 7-month progress using 1mg daily Dutasteride and 2.5-5mg daily oral Minoxidil for diffuse unpatterned alopecia, showing significant hair regrowth with reduced shedding and no side effects. They experienced a severe initial shed but now have visual improvement, despite hair still being thinner than before.

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