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autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
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a JAK inhibitor for alopecia areata and other autoimmune conditions
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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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mTOR regulator and immunosuppressant used more recently for anti-aging and hair regrowth
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research Frontotemporal hairline recession in a postmenopausal woman
Postmenopausal women can experience hairline recession, affecting their quality of life, and more research is needed for treatments.
research Frontal fibrosing alopecia: clinical presentations and prognosis
FFA is more common in postmenopausal women, can affect younger women, and may stabilize over time.
research Nomenclature Proposal for the Zones and Landmarks of the Balding Scalp
Michael L. Beehner proposed a standardized way to describe balding areas on the scalp to help hair restoration experts communicate better.
research A Retrospective Study of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia from North-East India
The study found that Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in North-East India mainly affects middle-aged women and is often associated with lichen planus pigmentosus.
research Asymmetry of the Receding Hairline in Men With Early Androgenetic Alopecia
Receding hairlines in men are uneven, with the right side larger than the left.
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5 / 13 resultscommunity My 5 months Hair Transplant Surgery update.
A 27-year-old actor shared his positive experience with two hair transplant surgeries, highlighting the importance of customization and detail for a natural look. He is taking finasteride to prevent future hair loss.
community 5ARi of choice not working yet? Paper Review for efficacy + safety
Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair loss, especially at the crown and midscalp, but both have similar side-effect profiles with low incidence of sexual adverse events. Improvement is measured visually, and significant results may take over 12 months to appear.
community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied
Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.
community Reminder: A NW2-3 or high hairline wasn’t considered “bald” or “cooked” until like 3 years ago
Younger generations now view receding hairlines as baldness, increasing the use of treatments like minoxidil and finasteride. Social media and changing beauty standards have intensified focus on hairlines, altering perceptions of baldness.
community Try to find picture of Justin Bieber without a hat in the last two years - challenge impossible
The conversation discusses Justin Bieber's apparent hair loss and the public's reaction to it, with some speculating he's had a hair transplant or is avoiding hair loss medications due to side effects or medical conditions. There's also mention of his past comments on Prince William's balding and the irony of his current situation.