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research Towards a consensus on how to diagnose and quantify female pattern hair loss – The ‘Female Pattern Hair Loss Severity Index (FPHL-SI)’

26 citations , December 2015 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

New method measures female hair loss: Female Pattern Hair Loss Severity Index (FPHL-SI).

research A new classification of early female pattern hair loss

3 citations , January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology”

The new system helps detect and track early female hair loss better.

research Is There Any Association Between Clinical and Biochemical Hyperandrogenism in Women With Female Pattern Hair Loss?

1 citations , November 2020 in “Cureus”

Clinical signs of hyperandrogenism are related to female pattern hair loss severity, but biochemical markers are not.

research Prevalence of female pattern hair loss in postmenopausal women: a cross-sectional study

2 citations , February 2022 in “Menopause”

Over half of postmenopausal women experience hair loss, with severity increasing with age, time since menopause, and higher body mass index.

research An epidemiological study of female pattern hair loss at a referral centre in South India

1 citations , January 2016 in “Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology”

Female pattern hair loss is more common among Indian women than previously believed.

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community Can anyone confidently say their erections are the same on fin ?

in Chat 240 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses the impact of finasteride on sexual function, with many users reporting reduced libido and weaker erections despite continuing the treatment to prevent hair loss. Some users suggest checking hormone levels or switching to different dosages or treatments like dutasteride, while others share mixed experiences regarding the severity of side effects.

community [25, F] [RANT] Shedding since March 2020. This just isn’t fair.

in Female 42 upvotes 5 years ago

User "missbloombastic" has been experiencing hair loss since 2016 and tried min, fin, multivitamins, and spiro with mixed results. Another user shares their struggle with hair loss and its impact on self-esteem, while a third user suggests checking blood tests and confirming the cause of hair loss.

community Quit vaping/smoking = 80% less loss

in Research/Science 235 upvotes 2 years ago

Quitting vaping significantly reduced hair loss for a user who was a heavy vaper and also taking finasteride. Some participants suggest nicotine's vasoconstrictive properties may worsen hair loss, while others share personal anecdotes of hair improvement after quitting smoking or vaping.

community Anyone else’s loved ones just blatantly gaslight you over your hair ?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 196 upvotes 3 years ago

User discusses resentment towards people who dismissed their hair loss concerns and continued to do so even after a specialist confirmed it. Others share similar experiences and discuss the impact of hair loss on self-esteem and societal perceptions.

community My Theory Regarding a Cause and Cure for Androgenetic Alopecia

in Treatment 97 upvotes 6 years ago

Hair loss theory suggests imbalance between Vitamin D Receptor (VDR) and Androgen Receptor (AR) activation. Proposed treatment includes upregulating VDR, downregulating AR, and improving mitochondrial health.

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