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powerful topical and oral anti-androgen used mostly by women
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an estrogen promoting hair regrowth more commonly used in women
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a topical anti-androgen with less systemic involvement
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chemical from L'Oreal that encourages hair to enter growth phase
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research Women who present with female pattern hair loss tend to underestimate the severity of their hair loss
Women with female pattern hair loss often underestimate how severe it is.
research Central scalp alopecia photographic scale in AfricanAmerican women
A scale was made to measure hair loss severity in African American women.
research Co-Relation Between Androgenetic Alopecia and Severity of COVID-19 Disease – A Cross-Sectional Study
Androgenetic alopecia may increase the severity of COVID-19.
research Female Androgenetic Alopecia amongst Market Women in Lagos, Nigeria.
Hair loss in women in Lagos, Nigeria is rare but severe when it occurs, with symptoms similar to those seen worldwide.
research Female Androgenetic Alopecia amongst Market Women in Lagos, Nigeria.
Hair loss in women in Lagos, Nigeria is not common, but when it happens, it's usually severe.
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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 The Real Cause Of Androgenetic Alopecia
Androgenetic alopecia is caused by DHT affecting hair growth. Finasteride and minoxidil are used to manage hair loss by blocking DHT and promoting hair growth.
community Does Scalp tension = rise of DHT?
Scalp tension may contribute to hair loss by increasing DHT levels, with potential solutions like scalp massages and Botox. Concerns about finasteride's side effects were discussed, and some users shared personal experiences with alternative treatments like scalp massaging and Botox.
community My Theory Regarding a Cause and Cure for Androgenetic Alopecia
Hair loss theory suggests imbalance between Vitamin D Receptor (VDR) and Androgen Receptor (AR) activation. Proposed treatment includes upregulating VDR, downregulating AR, and improving mitochondrial health.
community Why is Finasteride seen as “scary” for men, but hormonal birth control is totally normalized for women?
Finasteride is seen as risky for men due to side effects like erectile dysfunction, while hormonal birth control for women is normalized despite its side effects. The discussion points out a double standard influenced by societal and gender norms.