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research A CROSS SECTIONAL DESCRIPTIVE STUDY TO INVESTIGATE THE PATTERN AND GRADING OF FEMALE PATTERN HAIR LOSS IN POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME PATIENTS.
12.5% of women with PCOS experience moderate hair loss, highlighting the need for early detection and management.
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Trichoscopy is a key method for dermatologists to quickly and effectively diagnose hair and scalp conditions.
research Dermoscopy in female androgenic alopecia: Method standardization and diagnostic criteria
Trichoscopy can diagnose female hair loss with high accuracy by looking for specific patterns in hair and scalp appearance.
research Diagnostic and grading criteria for androgenetic alopecia using dermoscopy
New dermoscopic criteria accurately diagnose and grade the severity of hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
research Prevalence of female pattern hair loss in a multiracial population
Female pattern hair loss affects 32.3% of women, increasing with age and showing no racial differences.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Fats on your Head to Stop Hair Loss?
The conversation discusses the potential of long-chain unsaturated fatty acids, like oleic and linoleic acid, as an additional treatment for hair loss, which may inhibit the enzyme responsible for converting testosterone to DHT and promote hair growth. Users humorously suggest using oils topically and discuss other hair loss treatments, but the main focus is on the science behind fatty acids and their role in hair health.
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The user is experiencing diffuse thinning and inflammation despite using 2.5mg dutasteride daily, ciclopirox, and ketoconazole shampoos. They are considering treatments like hydroxychloroquine and JAK inhibitors due to suspected scarring alopecia and have faced challenges in obtaining a scalp biopsy.
community Severe diffuse thinning since 13 years old
A 15-year-old experiencing severe diffuse thinning plans to use minoxidil, dermarolling, and possibly ketoconazole, with hopes to later incorporate finasteride. Concerns about starting finasteride too young and the need for a dermatologist consultation are discussed.
community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied
Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.
community DUPA/Retrograde might not be DHT based...GET A BIOPSY QUICK or permanent Hair Loss!
DUPA and retrograde alopecia may not be solely DHT-based, and a biopsy is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment. Treatments mentioned include dutasteride, oral minoxidil, pioglitazone, clobetasol, calcipotriol, ketoconazole, and doxycycline, depending on the specific condition.