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research Short anagen hair syndrome is caused by mutations in the WNT10A gene and has a genetic overlap with male pattern hair loss
Mutations in the WNT10A gene cause Short Anagen Hair syndrome and increase the risk of male pattern hair loss.
research Patterned androgenic alopecia in women
"Male-pattern" hair loss is common in women, especially after menopause, and doesn't always mean there's a problem with hormone balance.
research Postmenopausal frontal fibrosing alopecia
Postmenopausal frontal fibrosing alopecia is a type of hair loss in postmenopausal women that may stop on its own but has no effective treatment.
research Odd-Looking Hair and Progressive Alopecia in Mother and Son
Mother and son diagnosed with a rare genetic hair loss condition with no effective treatment.
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A 60-year-old man with a long-term balding condition also developed a rare hair loss condition usually seen in postmenopausal women.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Spironolactone for 11 years, finasteride for almost 5 years, started oral minoxidil in November 😢 ended oral contraceptive in Dec.
A user shared their 11-year experience with spironolactone and nearly 5 years with finasteride for hair loss, recently adding oral minoxidil and stopping birth control. Various treatments were discussed, including organic options, checking for underlying health issues, considering dutasteride, and the potential role of progesterone in hair loss.
community 22M Experiencing Hairline Recession on Oral Fin After 18 Months - Advice?
A 22-year-old is experiencing hairline recession after switching from topical to oral finasteride, despite using minoxidil. They are considering returning to topical finasteride or trying dutasteride for better results.
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.
community Concern About Misapplication of Finasteride/Minoxidil After 2 Years Use and Hairline Recession
The user experienced hairline recession despite using topical finasteride/minoxidil and is considering whether misapplication was the cause. They are exploring options after experiencing side effects from oral finasteride, including possibly returning to the topical formulation with adjusted application methods.
community 23M with Temple Recession: Is Minoxidil Effective? No Fin Prescription Offered
OP is concerned about hairline recession and was advised by dermatologists to use Minoxidil on the hairline, despite doubts about its effectiveness there. OP is unsure about not being prescribed Finasteride and is considering whether to seek it independently.