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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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a JAK inhibitor for alopecia areata and other autoimmune conditions
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Skin Problems of Blacks
Black patients have unique skin conditions that require specific knowledge for proper treatment.
research Traction alopecia: the root of the problem
Tight hairstyles and chemical relaxers can cause hair loss known as traction alopecia.
research Determinants of marginal traction alopecia in African girls and women
Traction alopecia is more common in African women than girls, especially when traction is applied to chemically relaxed hair; avoiding such hairstyles may reduce the risk.
research Surgical Correction of Traumatic Alopecia Marginalis or Traction Alopecia in Black Women
Surgical correction can treat hair loss in black women caused by styling practices, with techniques chosen based on individual needs and hair loss severity.
research Extensive Traction Alopecia Attributable to Ponytail Hairstyle and Its Treatment with Hair Transplantation
Hair transplantation successfully treated a woman's hair loss caused by a tight ponytail.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity When you're balding is it an absolute traumatic period of your life or do some people not care as much?
Balding can be traumatic for many, affecting self-esteem and social interactions, while others accept it more easily. Treatments mentioned include finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841.
community Is getting a haircut a traumatic experience for anyone else?
Hair loss causes anxiety during haircuts, with some using minoxidil, finasteride, or hair transplants to cope. Others manage by cutting their own hair or accepting baldness.
community Woman with telogen effluvium. What can I do while I wait?
Woman with telogen effluvium lost 40% of hair after traumatic event. Taking biotin, Viviscal Professional, and Rogaine 5% foam for treatment.
community From Perfect Hair to This: 2 Years of Chronic TE + Unmasked AGA.
A 25-year-old is experiencing chronic telogen effluvium (TE) and androgenetic alopecia (AGA) after surgery, using finasteride, red light therapy, and supplements, and considering oral minoxidil despite heart concerns. They are unsure whether to start minoxidil before or after an upcoming surgery, which may trigger another hair shed.
community 1 Year after TE. Scarred scalp
Hair loss after telogen effluvium (TE) with thinning and possible scarring, treated with 5 mg oral minoxidil. Concerns about scarring alopecia and lack of regrowth, with suggestions to consider finasteride for better results.