46 citations
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October 2009 in “Archives of Dermatology”
Loose anagen hair syndrome, often affecting young girls, can be diagnosed with a hair-pull test and usually gets better on its own, but severe cases may need treatment.
20 citations
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October 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology”
The document concludes that clinicians should be aware of common hair and scalp disorders in women of African descent and that more research is needed to develop effective treatments.
3 citations
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January 2021 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research”
Hair loss reduces hair thickness and coverage, but drug treatments mainly revive dormant hairs rather than reverse thinning; patients often undervalue their hair loss severity.
Hair loss causes anxiety during haircuts, with some using minoxidil, finasteride, or hair transplants to cope. Others manage by cutting their own hair or accepting baldness.
A user who started balding at 20 trying different treatments to combat hair loss before eventually embracing being bald and getting a custom hair piece as an option. Various people commented on his looks with and without the wig, generally agreeing that he looked better bald.
Hair loss treatments, ranging from topical minoxidil and finasteride to taking hormones such as estradiol or nandrolone, as well as a controversial suggestion of an orchiectomy. A hair system is also mentioned as an alternative solution.
The conversation discusses the use of hair systems as a solution for hair loss. Users share their experiences, highlighting the natural look, confidence boost, and maintenance requirements of hair systems, while also addressing concerns about cost, stigma, and potential drawbacks.
A hair transplant significantly improved the user's appearance, making them look younger. They consistently use oral finasteride and minoxidil, which may have contributed to the results.