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an anticonvulsant repurposed for hair loss via histone inhibition
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compound that activates Wnt/β-catenin to promote hair regrowth and create new hair follicles
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research Pathologic Quiz Case: Unexplained Hair Loss—1 Boy, 2 Cats, and 1 Dog
The boy had trichotillomania, causing hair loss, and treatment focused on habit reversal and support.
research A Neonate with Unexplained Hair Loss
The baby's hair loss was due to congenital syphilis, which was treated with penicillin.
research Seventy-five-year-old man with unexplained weight loss and alopecia
A 75-year-old man lost weight, hair, and nails due to severe stomach and intestine inflammation.
research Tinea Capitis Presenting as Diffuse Hair Loss and Significance of Trichoscopy: Four Case Reports
Trichoscopy is useful for correctly diagnosing tinea capitis in adults with unexplained hair loss.
research Trichorrhexis Nodosa
Trichorrhexis nodosa is mainly caused by hair trauma and improves with gentler hair care.
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5 / 16 resultscommunity Update on my Hairloss : if you have unexplained shedding, get your blood tested.
A user experiencing significant hair loss while on finasteride and minoxidil found out they had vitamin D and iron deficiencies. After adding iron, vitamin D, and a multivitamin with zinc to their treatment, they saw reduced hair fall within a week.
community I 24F have gone from a full head of hair to ~30% of hair in 2 weeks
A 24 year old female experiencing rapid, unexplained hair loss over the course of two weeks and looking for advice. Treatments suggested include Rogaine, finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and seeing a dermatologist.
community Iron supplement worked better than Minoxidil. Check your ferritin, even "normal" is low
Iron supplementation may be more effective than Minoxidil for hair loss. Checking ferritin levels is important, as both low and high levels can affect health.
community If you’re on the fence about Finasteride, don’t wait!
Finasteride, a medication for hair loss that has both positive and negative effects. Users discussed their own personal experiences with the drug as well as potential side-effects of taking it, such as erectile dysfunction or gynecomastia. Suggestions were also made about starting at a lower dosage to minimize these risks.
community Hairline after 7 months on finasteride, Before and After. Thoughts?
A user sharing their progress after 7 months of using finasteride to treat hair loss, with other users offering advice on maintaining the results. Other treatments mentioned include minoxidil and RU58841.