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research Analyzing the Quality and Readability of Online Resources Available for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Cross-Sectional Analysis
Online resources for hair loss need better quality and readability.
research The Importance of Readability: A Guide to Understanding Alopecia Areata through Multilingual Online Resources
Online articles about alopecia areata are too hard to understand and need to be clearer.
research Analysis of dermatology-related search engine trends during the COVID-19 pandemic: Implications for patient demand for outpatient services and telehealth
Patients reduced searches for dermatology issues during COVID-19, indicating a need for better telehealth services.
research Online psychological support for patients with alopecia areata: an evaluation of available online psychological support material based on the National Centre for Complementary and Integrated Health guidelines
Direct patients with alopecia areata to Alopecia UK, the National Alopecia Areata Foundation, and Health Talk for the best online psychological support.
research BH02 Online psychological support for patients with alopecia areata: an evaluation of available online psychological support material based on the National Centre for Complementary and Integrated Health guidelines
There is a lack of quality online psychological support for alopecia areata patients.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Friendly Reminder that Tressless is not an accurate representation of most people's experiences using medical treatment (Fin/Min/Dut)
Most people using finasteride, minoxidil, or dutasteride for hair loss experience maintenance or regrowth, but they often don't discuss it publicly. Online forums may not accurately represent the typical success rates, as satisfied users rarely share their positive outcomes.
community Lasering body hair off boosts scalp hair growth?
Lasering off body hair does not boost scalp hair growth, as removing body hair does not redirect hair growth substances to the scalp. The idea that body hair uses up resources needed for scalp hair is incorrect, and treatments like finasteride are suggested for addressing hair loss.
community Finasteride and long term regrowth
Finasteride can lead to hair regrowth beyond the first year, with some users experiencing improvements for several years, though results vary. Most regrowth occurs in the first 1-2 years, but some continue to see gradual improvements over time.
community Compendium of Obscure and Uncommon Hair Loss Topicals
Obscure hair loss topicals like Alfatradiol, Fluridil, and Stemoxydine are discussed. They may be considered for those not responding well to common treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride.
community Bad experience at Dermatologist
A user had a disappointing dermatologist appointment where they were denied prescriptions for Dutasteride and oral Minoxidil for hair loss and were only offered a hair transplant referral. Other users sympathized, discussed self-medication, and suggested consulting a transplant doctor for up-to-date treatments.