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plant and natural oil with antimicrobial and some anti-androgenic effects
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research Factors associated with female pattern hair loss and its prevalence in Taiwanese women: A community-based survey
FPHL common in Taiwanese women; risk factors include BMI, high glucose, early puberty, fewer childbirths, oral contraceptives, and UV exposure.
research Children with trichotillomania in COVID‐19 outbreak
More children are showing signs of hair-pulling disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic due to stress and lack of social interaction.
research Chronic telogen effluvium in Egyptian children: Analysis of common risk factors
Low ferritin and zinc levels, as well as anemia, are linked to more severe hair loss in Egyptian children with chronic hair shedding.
research Global, Regional, and National Burden of Alopecia Areata in Children and Adolescents Aged 0-19 years from 1990 to 2021 and Projection to 2040
Alopecia areata cases in children are rising, especially in females and low-income regions, with a projected increase in China and decrease in the USA.
research Alopecia areata in children: an overview of clinical features and recent treatment options
New treatments for child hair loss due to immune issues are effective but not yet officially approved.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Male (24) Using Dutasteride Since 2020 – Concerns About Having Kids
A 24-year-old male using dutasteride for hair loss is worried about its effects on fertility and future children's health. Users advise consulting a doctor, possibly switching to finasteride, or stopping dutasteride before conception due to its impact on sperm count.
community Dutasteride causing us to have… girl babies?
User Kylo313 used dutasteride for 20 years and had two daughters, questioning if dutasteride affects the likelihood of having male vs female children. Replies mostly request hairline photos and discuss anecdotal experiences, with some suggesting correlation doesn't imply causation and that gender determination isn't affected by dutasteride.
community 80-year-old with his 99-year-old father have more hair than I did at 15
An 80-year-old man and his 99-year-old father have more hair than many younger people, sparking discussions about hair loss and genetics. The suggested treatment for maintaining hair is simply eating oysters.
community PSA: You can’t donate blood if you are taking finasteride
Finasteride users cannot donate blood due to potential risks to pregnant women, requiring a one-month cessation before donating. Dutasteride requires a six-month deferral, and topical applications are not restricted.
community Today was Last update on pp405
A new hair loss treatment, PP405, is moving from phase 2A to 2B in clinical trials, sparking discussions about its potential to regrow dormant hairs and its impact on existing treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride. Some users express skepticism, while others are hopeful about its future effectiveness.