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research Corrections to “Female Pattern Hair Loss and its Relationship to Permanent/Cicatricial Alopecia: A New Perspective”

June 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Title change to "Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA)"; common in African American women; hair-grooming methods may contribute; no effective therapy found; trials needed.

Camouflage Techniques for Alopecia Areata: What Is a Patient to Do?

research Camouflage technique for alopecia areata: What is a patient to do?

19 citations , May 2011 in “Dermatologic Therapy”

The document suggests using hairpieces, wigs, and safe cosmetic techniques to hide hair loss from alopecia areata.

research Scalp alopecias in richly pigmented patients

May 2007 in “Dermatologic Therapy”

Hair care practices like using relaxers and tight braiding can lead to permanent hair loss in black women.

research Intermolecular disulfide cross-linked structural change induced by permanent wave treatment of human hair with thioglycolic acid.

1 citations , January 2013 in “PubMed”

Permanent wave treatment with thioglycolic acid changes hair structure by altering disulfide bonds.

research Hair extensions: a concerning cause of hair disorders

34 citations , November 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

Hair extensions can cause hair loss and scalp damage, and these problems might be more common than people realize.

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community Thinking of getting transplant to refill density lost from traction alopecia

in Transplants 16 upvotes 2 years ago

A 22-year-old with 4c hair is considering a hair transplant to address traction alopecia caused by braid extensions. They have tried derma stamping, oils, and minoxidil but stopped due to side effects.

community When you start balding you notice how unnatural this phenomenon is

in Chat 533 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair loss is a common issue, with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil used but not as permanent cures. Frustration exists over societal perceptions and the lack of a definitive solution.

community Is this basically the closest thing to a cure? I don’t know why more men don’t use wigs. Thought?

in Hair Systems 1089 upvotes 1 year ago

Wigs are considered a temporary solution for hair loss, with concerns about cost, maintenance, and social stigma. Many prefer treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, or hair transplants for more permanent results.

community Still shedding like this everyday 9 months straight on fin and min. Should I switch to dut?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 54 upvotes 3 years ago

A user reporting an extended shedding period of 9 months while using finasteride and minoxidil, and other users offering advice on treatments such as dutasteride, multivitamin, biotin, rosemary oil, Kiel's magic elixir, hair extensions, changing hair color, healing crystals, and seeing a dermatologist.

community Oral minoxidl - Is this a medication that's generally safe to take for life? Like what I understand oral fin is? Also do studies show that in general or in a significant amount of more cases that results with oral minox + oral fin > oral fin in terms of long-term use(talkin 20+ years).

in Minoxidil 77 upvotes 1 year ago

Oral minoxidil combined with finasteride can improve hair density, but long-term safety is uncertain due to potential side effects like heart and kidney issues. Users report mixed experiences, with some experiencing side effects and others finding it effective for hair maintenance.

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