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autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
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JAK inhibitor that reduces inflammation and immune attacks on hair follicles, leading to potential hair regrowth, especially in alopecia areata cases
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popular antihistamine showing promise for hair loss as an anti-inflammatory and prostaglandin inhibitor
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research Perfectionism and Baldness Distress in Men
Men who are perfectionists feel more upset about baldness, partly due to aging anxiety.
research Psychology’s medicalization of male baldness
The article suggests that the view of male baldness as a medical issue is influenced by commercial bias and calls for more unbiased research.
research Association between psychosocial distress, sexual disorders, self-esteem and quality of life with male androgenetic alopecia: a population-based study with men at age 46
Androgenetic alopecia in men aged 46 is not significantly linked to depression, anxiety, quality of life, self-esteem, or sexual symptoms.
research ‘The psychosocial burden of alopecia areata and androgenetica’: a cross‐sectional multicentre study among dermatological out‐patients in 13 European countries
People with hair loss conditions experience more anxiety, depression, and a lower quality of life than those without these conditions.
research How to distinguish medicalization from over-medicalization?
The article suggests using four questions to tell apart necessary medicalization from excessive medicalization, focusing on problem significance, social expectations, medical understanding, and effective resolution.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity We made the NY Times: Finasteride for Male Baldness is Rewriting the Rules of Male Beauty
Finasteride is being discussed as a significant treatment for male baldness, with some users sharing positive experiences and increased confidence, while others express concerns about potential side effects like loss of libido and erectile dysfunction. The conversation highlights differing opinions on the drug's impact and the broader societal implications of changing beauty standards.
community Injecting stomach fat into the scalp could cure baldness in just six months
A potential treatment for hair loss that involves injecting fat into the scalp; the role of testosterone and estrogen in thinning fat tissue under the skin; research on using lard to treat androgenic alopecia, as well as PRP + ACELL/amniotic stem cell treatments; and ongoing clinical trials by doctors involved in the study.
community Keep your heads up bros, don't let balding affect your mental
Hair loss can cause psychological distress, but maintaining optimism and self-improvement is crucial. Treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and potential new options like clascoterone offer hope, though side effects can occur.
community Buzzed my head a while ago (bad diffuse thinning) and felt better bc hair fibers helped a ton more with the buzz cut. But still depressed over living a lie
Hair loss causing distress during physical interaction; treatment for a year not effective. Options discussed: accept new normal or explore other treatments.
community Hairloss has destroyed my Life completely
A young person is distressed about rapid hair loss despite using finasteride and recently starting oral minoxidil. Many suggest continuing treatment, considering dutasteride, and seeking therapy for mental health support.