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GlossaryEnvironmental Factors

external elements influencing health, like climate, pollution, and stress

Environmental factors refer to external elements that can influence an individual's health and well-being. These include aspects like climate, pollution, diet, stress, and exposure to chemicals. In the context of hair and alopecia, environmental factors can affect hair growth and health, potentially contributing to hair loss or other scalp conditions. For example, high levels of pollution or exposure to harsh chemicals can damage hair follicles, while stress can disrupt the hair growth cycle.

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research Evaluation of the Environmental Risk Factors and Comorbidities in Patients with Lichen Planopilaris: A Case-Control Study

October 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders”

Both environmental and genetic factors contribute to Lichen Planopilaris.

research Molecular epidemiology of hypospadias: Review of genetic and environmental risk factors

103 citations , October 2003 in “Birth Defects Research”

Both genes and environmental factors like chemicals may contribute to the increase in hypospadias, but the exact causes are still unclear.

Alopecia Areata: Risk Factors, Prevention Possibilities, and Therapeutic Options

research Alopecia areata - risk factors, prevention possibilites and therapeutical options

October 2023 in “Dermatologie pro praxi”

Alopecia areata causes hair loss and has various treatment options, but responses differ.

research Chronic circadian misalignment is a risk factor for hair growth impairment

1 citations , September 2024 in “iScience”

Disrupted sleep patterns from artificial light can slow hair growth and may lead to hair loss.

research Atopic dermatitis and risk of autoimmune diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis

4 citations , June 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology”

People with atopic dermatitis have a higher risk of developing autoimmune diseases.

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community 16 months finasteride progress but slowly losing hair again

in Progress Pictures 143 upvotes 1 year ago

A 21-year-old male experienced initial success with finasteride for 16 months but is now losing hair again. He is considering switching to dutasteride and adding oral minoxidil, while also investigating environmental and health factors.

community Are a lot of men already losing their hair at 25?

in Chat 153 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses the perception of increased hair loss among young men, with some attributing it to heightened awareness or environmental factors. Various treatments are mentioned, including Minoxidil, Finasteride, microneedling, scalp massages, and future hair transplant methods.

community Calling out diffuse thinners here -- Have you ruled out other factors?

in Treatment 54 upvotes 1 year ago

Diffuse hair loss is often linked to genetics but can also be due to health issues like thyroid problems and low vitamin or iron levels. Treatments include finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, with some seeing improvements after addressing health issues.

community Is DHT actually the cause of male pattern hair loss or just a correlating factor? Why I think the research is more complicated than we're told and why I've been looking into GHK-Cu

in Research/Science 78 upvotes 2 months ago

DHT is not the only cause of male pattern hair loss; genetic sensitivity, inflammation, and fibrosis also contribute. GHK-Cu, a copper peptide, is being explored as an alternative treatment to finasteride and minoxidil, showing potential in improving follicle health.