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autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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research Male frontal fibrosing alopecia with generalised hair loss
A 66-year-old man with a rare case of male frontal fibrosing alopecia did not regrow hair despite treatment.
research Frequency of body dysmorphic disorder among patients with complaints of hair loss
Patients with hair loss are much more likely to have body dysmorphic disorder than general dermatology patients.
research Two Clinically Unusual Cases of Folliculotropic Mycosis Fungoides: One with and the Other without Syringotropism
Some cases of folliculotropic mycosis fungoides may progress slowly and not need aggressive treatment.
research Successful treatment of generalized discoid lupus erythematosus with imiquimod cream 5%: a case report and review of the literature.
Imiquimod cream 5% effectively treated generalized discoid lupus erythematosus.
research The skin as a window on internal disorders: Two cases of internal malignancy and hypervitaminosis B12
Skin changes and high vitamin B12 levels can be early signs of cancer.
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5 / 67 resultscommunity Hairloss all over body and head
A 25-year-old experiencing hair thinning all over the body and head, despite using minoxidil and having low vitamin D levels, is advised to seek a second opinion from a dermatologist specializing in hair loss. The likely diagnosis is diffuse alopecia areata, which may require treatment with a JAK inhibitor.
community Sometimes the hair loss was in our control the whole time
The conversation discusses hair loss and the potential impact of diet and lifestyle changes, particularly increased protein intake, on hair health. The original poster shared their experience of improved hair appearance after weight loss and dietary changes, despite skepticism from others about lighting differences in photos and the effectiveness of diet alone without finasteride or minoxidil.
community Is hair thinning or loss associated with pain?
Hair thinning/loss associated with burning scalp pain. Finasteride helped relieve "DHT itch" for one person.
community The Fear of Oral Minoxidil is Overblown
Low-dose oral minoxidil is a safe and effective hair loss treatment with fewer side effects than previously feared. Users often prefer it over topical minoxidil for better results, though some experience side effects like increased body hair and cardiovascular issues.
community 57% increased chance of pattern hair loss independently associated with the consumption of sugary beverages in men (p<0.001) Pt 2
Sugary beverages increase the risk of pattern hair loss in men by 57%. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.