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GlossaryAcute Alopecia

sudden, rapid hair loss often in patches

Acute Alopecia refers to a sudden and rapid loss of hair, often occurring in patches. This condition can be triggered by various factors such as severe stress, illness, or an autoimmune response where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks hair follicles. For professionals, understanding the underlying cause is crucial for effective treatment and management.

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research Acute alopecia due to metformin treatment for polycystic ovarian syndrome

5 citations , January 2006 in “Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology”

Metformin can cause hair loss in some women with PCOS.

research Acute Alopecia Associated With Albendazole Toxicosis

2 citations , May 2022 in “Cutis”

Taking too much Albendazole can cause hair loss and other serious side effects.

research Comparative Efficacy of JAK Inhibitors in Acute vs Nonacute Alopecia Areata: A Retrospective Cohort Study

May 2026 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica”

Early treatment with JAK inhibitors leads to better hair regrowth in acute alopecia areata.

research Acute Alopecia Associated With Albendazole Toxicosis

May 2022 in “Cutis”

Taking too much Albendazole can cause hair loss and other serious side effects.

research Overnight alopecia: A subtype of acute diffuse and total alopecia?

January 2019 in “International Journal of Trichology”

A woman lost all her hair in one day, was diagnosed with a rare type of hair loss, and regrew it in 12 weeks with treatment.

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community CASSIOPEA ANNOUNCES VERY POSITIVE PHASE II TWELVE MONTHS RESULTS FOR BREEZULA® (CLASCOTERONE) IN TREATING ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA

in Update 163 upvotes 7 years ago

Clascoterone (Breezula) showed positive results for treating hair loss without affecting cortisol levels. Opinions vary, with some users optimistic about its potential and others critical of its effectiveness compared to existing treatments like finasteride.

community My story: Trying to halt diffuse hair loss for past couple of years but got acute hair fall after quitting minoxidil and finasteride on my dermatologist recommendation

in Chat 9 upvotes 1 year ago

A 22-year-old man experienced significant hair loss after stopping minoxidil and finasteride, causing emotional distress. He resumed these treatments and is considering dutasteride and microneedling to manage his hair loss.

community I am a dermatologist with a clinical interest in alopecia. AMA

in Will treatment work for me? 3 years ago

In this conversation, 4990 discussed various treatments for hair loss, including oral minoxidil, PRP, transplan, Jak inhibitors, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Olumiant, Ketoconazole, RU58841, microneedling, baricitinib, and CCCA. They recommended scalp biopsies in unclear cases of DUPA, twice weekly to twice daily shampooing for topical minoxidil users, and two sessions spaced one month apart with follow up at month three to determine the effectiveness of PRP treatment.

community My Theory Regarding a Cause and Cure for Androgenetic Alopecia

in Treatment 94 upvotes 6 years ago

Hair loss theory suggests imbalance between Vitamin D Receptor (VDR) and Androgen Receptor (AR) activation. Proposed treatment includes upregulating VDR, downregulating AR, and improving mitochondrial health.

community My experience and a discourse on “DUPA”

in Chat 46 upvotes 3 years ago

How diffuse unpatterned alopecia (DUPA) is not an invitation to self-diagnose oneself with aggressive AGA and that seeking a specialized dermatologist may help people experiencing hair loss. Treatment options discussed include topical clobetasol propionate, oral minoxidil, and discontinuing finasteride.

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