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autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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scalp tattoos to mimic the appearance of light stubble
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antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo
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5 / 20 resultsresearch Pseudo Alopecia Areata Caused by Skull‐caps with Metal Pin Fasteners used by Orthodox Jews in Israel
Changing the pin and cupola setup reduced hair loss in Orthodox Jews using skull-caps.
research Frontal pseudoalopecia in history: Part 1—Fashionable forms
In the Middle Ages, European noblewomen intentionally removed forehead hair to be fashionable, showing how beauty standards can affect the perception of hair loss.
research Tricoses compulsivas
The document concludes that compulsive hair disorders, like trichotillomania, are complex and require careful diagnosis and treatment from both psychiatric and dermatological perspectives.
research Beyond Appearances: Foreign Body Reaction of Hair Follicles as a Complication of Inflammatory Tinea Capitis (Kerion Celsi) Resolved
Removing keratin plugs and ingrown hairs improved scalp inflammation.
research Psychotrichology: psychosomatic aspects of hair diseases
Hair diseases can have psychological effects and should be treated with a combination of psychosomatic care, therapy, and medication.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Shaving is NOT accepting baldness
Accepting baldness and the various ways people try to cope with it, such as shaving, using medications like minoxidil and finasteride, or getting a hair transplant. Participants discussed how true acceptance of hair loss involves confronting difficult emotions such as grief for one's former appearance and identity, as opposed to simply superficially hiding it with a shaved head.
community Is this normal? (losing hair on side of head)
The user is concerned about potential alopecia areata. They are seeking advice on whether this condition is normal.
community What hair loss pattern is this?
The user noticed small circular hairless spots after a buzz cut and has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil for hair loss. They are experiencing continuous shedding and thinning, and it is suggested they consult a dermatologist for a scalp examination and possible biopsy to determine if it's alopecia areata or androgenetic alopecia.
community 25M Exploring Causes of Hair Loss: TE, Alopecia, or AGA?
The user is experiencing hair loss with possible causes including chronic telogen effluvium, diffuse alopecia areata, and androgenic alopecia. They have tried treatments like Nizoral shampoo, minoxidil, and finasteride, and are considering a biopsy for further clarity.
community mbp alopecia areata or vitamin deficiency
A 19-year-old male has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil for 8 months with no progress and is considering seeking a second opinion due to potential misdiagnosis. The discussion revolves around whether the hair loss is due to male pattern baldness, alopecia areata, or a vitamin deficiency.