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autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Beyond health-related quality of life: initial psychometric validation of a new scale for addressing the gap in assessing the full range of alopecia areata psychosocial burden
The SAAD-41 scale effectively measures the psychosocial impact of alopecia areata.
research Clinical Benefits of Baricitinib Therapy According to Scalp Hair Regrowth in Patients with Severe Alopecia Areata
Baricitinib treatment helps regrow eyebrow, eyelash, and scalp hair in severe alopecia areata, improving patients' emotional well-being and quality of life.
research “‘You lose your hair, what’s the big deal?’ I was so embarrassed, I was so self-conscious, I was so depressed:” a qualitative interview study to understand the psychosocial burden of alopecia areata
Alopecia Areata (AA) causes significant emotional distress, including feelings of embarrassment, depression, and anxiety, and impacts social interactions and daily activities.
research Alopecia Areata: The Clinician and Patient Voice
Alopecia areata causes unpredictable hair loss and emotional distress, with no cure and limited treatment options.
research Expert consensus on systemic treatment activation and grading evaluation for alopecia areata
Experts recommend starting systemic treatment for alopecia areata when the condition is severe or causes significant distress.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity I am a dermatologist with a clinical interest in alopecia. AMA
In this conversation, 4990 discussed various treatments for hair loss, including oral minoxidil, PRP, transplan, Jak inhibitors, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Olumiant, Ketoconazole, RU58841, microneedling, baricitinib, and CCCA. They recommended scalp biopsies in unclear cases of DUPA, twice weekly to twice daily shampooing for topical minoxidil users, and two sessions spaced one month apart with follow up at month three to determine the effectiveness of PRP treatment.
community Can I punch someone if they make fun of my hair loss, just like Will Smith did?
Hair loss's social impact, focusing on Will Smith defending Jada Pinkett Smith's alopecia. The conversation highlights double standards between men and women experiencing hair loss and emphasizes empathy.
community Watching my younger brother bald hurts so much.
A 19-year-old is distressed about his 17-year-old autistic brother's hair loss, projecting his own insecurities despite being on finasteride and dutasteride. Replies suggest the brother might not care about balding, and the poster should address his own issues.
community It’s over. NOTHING has worked.
A user who has been trying various treatments for hair loss for four years, with no success. Suggestions include use of minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, microneedling, supplements and multivitamins, lifestyle changes, scalp biopsy, and SMP.
community 9 Month Status Update. I am so glad I started when I did
A user shared a 9-month update on hair loss treatment, reporting positive results from taking 1 mg of finasteride and 1.25 mg of minoxidil daily. The discussion includes varied experiences with these treatments, questions about side effects, and comments on the unpredictability of treatment effectiveness.