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autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
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chemical that might completely regrow follicles from hair transplant extractions
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research Hair shedding in women
About 30% of women feel they lose too much hair, often starting before age 40, and most can't find a reason for it.
research The changes in the hair cycle during gestation and the post-partum period
Hair growth slows and shedding increases after childbirth, but most women don't experience excessive hair loss.
research Clitoral Hair Tourniquet: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Hair tourniquets on the clitoris are rare but can cause serious harm and should be removed quickly.
research Toe Tourniquet Syndrome in Association With Maternal Hair Loss
Baby's toe injury linked to mom's hair loss; check baby's toes and be careful with fruit gel snacks.
research The Postpartum Telogen Effluvium Fallacy
The article suggests that the belief in common postpartum hair loss lacks sufficient evidence and may be overestimated.
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5 / 19 resultscommunity is the reason why people are in denial about prolactin causing hair loss is the fact that prolactin is one of the hardest things to lower?
High prolactin levels can cause hair loss, and finasteride may increase prolactin. Cabergoline or Vitamin B6 might lower prolactin, but combining them with finasteride requires caution.
community Popular hair loss drug linked to higher suicide risk: compared to non-users, finasteride (Proscar/ Propecia) users have a markedly increased risk of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. Over 30 years of observation, 19,320 suicides were expected.
Finasteride users may have an increased risk of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts, though some attribute these issues to hair loss itself. The link between finasteride and mental health effects is debated, with varying user experiences.
community Bryan Johnson just dropped his anti hair loss formula
Bryan Johnson shared his hair loss treatment, which mainly relies on minoxidil and finasteride. Some users are skeptical of his results, while others appreciate his efforts in anti-aging and hair loss research.
community Do growth serums actually work or just stop further loss?
Hair growth serums, specifically those with minoxidil and finasteride, are discussed as potential treatments for hair loss. The effectiveness of these serums is questioned, with a focus on whether they promote regrowth or merely prevent further loss.
community SOS – The cure for women = PREGNANCY
Pregnancy can temporarily reverse hair loss in women, but attempts to mimic pregnancy hormones with treatments like contraceptive pills, spironolactone, estradiol, progesterone, finasteride, and minoxidil have been ineffective. The discussion highlights the need for research into the hormonal mechanisms of pregnancy that affect hair regrowth.