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research Epidemiological Trends in Alopecia Areata at the Global, Regional, and National Levels
Cases of alopecia areata and its impact on life quality rose globally, but when adjusted for age, the rates decreased, especially in poorer regions.
research Global, Regional, and National Burden of Alopecia Areata in Children and Adolescents Aged 0-19 years from 1990 to 2021 and Projection to 2040
Alopecia areata cases in children are rising, especially in females and low-income regions, with a projected increase in China and decrease in the USA.
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Skin has a larger surface area than thought, certain skin cells improve skin flap survival, better trials for skin conditions in children are needed, Stevens-Johnson syndrome rates vary by age and race, and better skin barrier function may reduce inflammation in the elderly.
research All sites but skin cancer incidences analyzed worldwide by sex, age, and skin type over time (1955-2007), advancing age, and UVB dose reveals important carcinogenic drivers
Cancer rates are increasing in developed countries, with estrogen, aging, low vitamin D3, and HPV infection as common causes.
research The Evolving Global Burden of Alopecia Areata in Young Adults: High-Income Nations Bear the Greatest Impact
Alopecia Areata affects young adults more in high-income countries, especially females.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Switching from Finasteride to Dutasteride... probably
A 26-year-old male is considering switching from Finasteride to Dutasteride for more effective hair restoration, while others share experiences and advice on transitioning between these treatments. Many suggest gradually integrating Dutasteride with Finasteride to avoid shedding, and some report positive results with Dutasteride, though regrowth is not guaranteed.
community Crown Christmas Miracle: Back From the Dead 💀
A 42-year-old man achieved significant hair regrowth in seven months using oral minoxidil, oral dutasteride, topical minoxidil, microneedling, and supplements. He experienced minimal side effects and noted dramatic improvements in hair thickness and health.
community 4 months progress / dut 0.5mg + topical min
The conversation is about someone's 4-month hair regrowth progress using 0.5mg dutasteride and topical minoxidil. Another person is inspired and is using 5mg finasteride and 5% minoxidil topically twice daily, hoping for similar results.
community My opinions on hair treatment right now and in future
Finasteride, minoxidil, dermarolling, and topical antiandrogens are effective for hair regrowth. Future treatments may include CB0301 and hair cloning.
community We already know how to permanently fix hair loss. The science is done. The only thing missing is the funding to run one experiment.
A permanent hair loss solution could involve reprogramming hair follicles to resist DHT using mRNA and siRNA. However, high costs, safety concerns, and the pharmaceutical industry's preference for ongoing treatments over one-time cures are major obstacles, with finasteride and minoxidil remaining standard treatments.