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research Surgical Correction of Traumatic Alopecia Marginalis or Traction Alopecia in Black Women

32 citations , January 1986 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology”

Surgical correction can treat hair loss in black women caused by styling practices, with techniques chosen based on individual needs and hair loss severity.

research Cicatricial marginal alopecia: is it all traction?

27 citations , September 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

Traction may not be the only cause of cicatricial marginal alopecia.

research Trichoscopic evaluation of non-marginal traction alopecia: A case series

March 2026 in “Journal of Skin and Sexually Transmitted Diseases”

Long hair can cause hair loss in the middle of the scalp, and cutting it shorter helps.

research Determinants of marginal traction alopecia in African girls and women

94 citations , September 2008 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

Traction alopecia is more common in African women than girls, especially when traction is applied to chemically relaxed hair; avoiding such hairstyles may reduce the risk.

research A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study of Hair Density and Hair Shaft Diameter of Different Severities of Anterior Scalp Marginal Traction Alopecia in Women

December 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders”

Traction alopecia reduces hair density and thickness; proper hair care can help prevent it.

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community 5 months dutasteride and minoxidil. Went from NW3 with diffuse thinning and retrograde alopecia to a dense NW2. See

in Progress Pictures 719 upvotes 1 year ago

A user achieved significant hair regrowth from Norwood 3 to a dense Norwood 2 after five months using oral dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and a topical solution with minoxidil, retinoic acid, and hydrocortisone. The user reported no side effects and found the topical treatment especially effective for the hairline.

community Clascoterone - what we have right now

in Research/Science 23 upvotes 5 months ago

Clascoterone is a topical treatment for androgenetic alopecia, showing modest to moderate hair regrowth, and may be available by 2027-2028. It is considered safer than finasteride, with discussions on its effectiveness compared to RU58841 and pyrilutamide.

community From Perfect Hair to This: 2 Years of Chronic TE + Unmasked AGA.

in Treatment 5 upvotes 4 months ago

A 25-year-old is experiencing chronic telogen effluvium (TE) and androgenetic alopecia (AGA) after surgery, using finasteride, red light therapy, and supplements, and considering oral minoxidil despite heart concerns. They are unsure whether to start minoxidil before or after an upcoming surgery, which may trigger another hair shed.

community My good/bad experience with Creatine

in Treatment 26 upvotes 1 year ago

Creatine may cause increased hair shedding in some individuals, especially those with androgenetic alopecia (AGA), despite its physical performance benefits. Many users report stopping creatine to reduce hair loss, while others believe the effects are anecdotal or due to other factors like increased physical activity.

community Just to show you the superiority of dutasteride over finasteride (it's huge)

in Research/Science 58 upvotes 2 years ago

Dutasteride is shown to be significantly more effective than finasteride for treating male androgenic alopecia. Users discuss the difficulty of obtaining dutasteride in some countries and share personal experiences with its effectiveness and side effects.

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