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GlossaryModified Wash Test

diagnostic procedure to assess hair shedding by counting shed hairs

The Modified Wash Test is a diagnostic procedure used to assess hair shedding. In this test, a person washes their hair after a period of not washing it (usually 5 days), and the shed hairs are collected and counted. This helps in evaluating the severity of hair loss and can be useful for diagnosing conditions like telogen effluvium or other forms of alopecia.

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research Methods of hair loss evaluation: a comparison of TrichoScan^®with the modified wash test

14 citations , May 2013 in “Experimental Dermatology”

The modified wash test is better than TrichoScan® for diagnosing hair loss.

research Telogen effluvium: a comprehensive review

56 citations , August 2019 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology”

The document concludes that Telogen Effluvium is a hair loss disorder that can be assessed with the modified wash test and may be treated with clobetasol foam, with patient management being important.

research Trichodynia is a distinguishing symptom of telogen effluvium

24 citations , March 2009 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

Scalp pain is a common symptom in people with active hair loss from telogen effluvium.

research Intermittent Chronic Telogen Effluvium

10 citations , January 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders”

Emotional stress can trigger intermittent hair loss in chronic telogen effluvium, which may not improve with treatment if stress continues.

research Alopecia areata incognita: a comment

10 citations , August 2011 in “Clinics”

The author clarified that Alopecia Areata Incognita (AAI) and diffuse Alopecia Areata (AA) are different conditions and the case discussed was actually AA, not AAI.

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community Finasteride only reduces scalp DHT by ~40%. Why does it work?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 37 upvotes 3 years ago

How Finasteride and Dutasteride help reduce hair loss by reducing the amount of DHT in scalp areas, as well as discussing factors such as sensitivity to DHT, 5α-reductase expression in different parts of the hair follicle, and scalp tension.

community Finasteride does deplete important nuero-active steroids

in Research/Science 9 upvotes 3 years ago

Finasteride can reduce neuroactive steroids, causing side effects like depression, anxiety, and sexual dysfunction. Some users experience persistent symptoms after stopping finasteride, while others use alternative treatments like topical solutions.

community Wouldn’t it be funny if there already was a drug that existed which reactivated sleeping follicles? It would be our own version of Ozempic

in Research/Science 201 upvotes 1 year ago

PP405 shows promise for reactivating hair follicles, with potential maintenance using 5AR inhibitors. Current treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride are effective but have limitations, and there is hope for more effective solutions in the future.

community HT / Meds results are reverting, thinning, crazy shedding..

in Progress Pictures 163 upvotes 1 year ago

A user experienced significant hair shedding and thinning 10 months post-hair transplant despite using minoxidil and topical finasteride. They are considering switching to oral finasteride or dutasteride and are also dealing with scalp conditions like seborrheic dermatitis.

community A Nuanced Look at Microdosing Topical Finasteride

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 86 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses using a low dose of topical finasteride to achieve hair benefits with minimal systemic exposure. Users share experiences and opinions on dosing, systemic buildup, and side effects of both topical and oral finasteride.

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