research Family History and Risk of Hair Loss
Men with a family history of hair loss are more likely to experience it themselves, especially if both parents have hair loss.
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5 / 1000+ results research A cross-sectional study for alopecia patterns, family history, and diet, reveals early-onset hair loss in residents of Saudi Arabia and a lack of awareness about available treatments
Many in Saudi Arabia experience early hair loss but lack awareness of treatments.
research The psychosocial burden of androgenetic alopecia in Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study
Hair loss in Saudi Arabia causes a low psychosocial impact, with less effect on those without a family history of hair loss.
research An overview of risk factors for androgenetic alopecia among women at Pasar Ambacang, Kuranji, Padang
Older, overweight women with children and a family history of hair loss are more likely to experience female pattern hair loss.
research Prevalence and types of androgenetic alopecia in Shanghai, China: a community-based study
Chinese men have lower AGA rates than Caucasians, with type III vertex most common; family history is important.
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community 21M, Thinning on Top with Family History, Seeking Treatment Options
A 21-year-old with a family history of early balding is advised to see a dermatologist to confirm androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and consider treatments like finasteride or dutasteride to prevent further hair loss, and minoxidil, possibly with tretinoin, to regrow hair. Caution is advised with oral minoxidil, and a cardiologist should be consulted before use.
community Eliminate/Confirm AGA based on blood report
A 19-year-old male with no family history of androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is experiencing hair loss and considering using a topical minoxidil and finasteride mixture. Despite low vitamin D levels and normal DHT serum levels, he seeks confirmation of AGA before starting treatment.
community M19 finasteride my doc said it's not aga until now
A 19-year-old male with a family history of balding is using finasteride to thicken his hair and is considering whether to add minoxidil. Users suggest continuing finasteride for several months before deciding on minoxidil.
community Balding without a family history
The user is experiencing hair loss without a family history and suspects stress or telogen effluvium (TE) as the cause, despite using finasteride without results. Others suggest stress, vitamin deficiencies, or other conditions could be factors, and some mention that balding can occur without a family history.
community 30M Seeing Gradual Recession, Family History of Hair Loss, Considering Finasteride
A 30-year-old with a family history of receding hairlines is considering starting finasteride due to gradual hairline recession. They are seeking advice on whether to begin treatment or if they are worrying unnecessarily.
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Hair Transplant SurgeonDr. María Alejandra Agamez, MD
Santiago, Chile
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Akhilesh Agarwal, MBBS, DNB
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
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Hair Transplant SurgeonDr. Shail Agarwal, MD, MBBS
Jhalawar, Rajasthan, India
- 85
Hair Loss SpecialistAgata Kubiak
Chodzież, Poland
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Catania, Italy
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Hair Transplant SurgeonDr. Bharat Agarwal, MBBS, MS, MCh
Udaipur, Rajasthan, India