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      community New and Interesting HairLoss Studies/Papers/Reviews

      in Treatment  41 upvotes 6 years ago
      Hair loss treatments discussed include Dutasteride with Ketoconazole, tissue engineering strategies, and androgenetic alopecia therapies. Massage doubles follicular retention, improving treatment effectiveness.

      community Hair Loss Causes Depression. Not Finasteride.

      in Research/Science  174 upvotes 4 days ago
      Finasteride and Dutasteride do not cause depression or mood disorders; hair loss itself may be a more significant factor. Some users experience side effects from Finasteride, but it is generally well-tolerated.

      community DHT Harms Scalp Microbiome: DHT Itch is REAL

      in Research/Science  413 upvotes 10 months ago
      Increased Malassezia and Cutibacterium in the scalp microbiome are linked to higher sebum production and inflammation in androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Treatments include ciclopirox shampoo, benzoyl peroxide shampoo, clobetasol propionate, calcipotriol, minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.

      community Occipitalis Muscle Tension Theory

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      Scalp tension from the occipitalis muscle is theorized to contribute to hair loss, but most believe DHT and genetics are the main causes. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are considered more effective than addressing scalp tension.