Unmasking Women's Hair Loss: Beyond Male Concern
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Resources & Recommendations
Podcasts
- Short Wave (NPR's science podcast) - An episode about hair loss that inspired this Life Kit episode, featuring NPR pharmaceuticals correspondent Sydney Lupkin.
Research & Studies
- Randomized controlled study of rosemary oil - Mentioned as a study of 100 people showing rosemary oil could potentially work for hair loss.
- Review of several studies published in JAMA Network Open - Found that patients using JAK inhibitors had more hair regrowth compared with placebo for alopecia areata.
People Mentioned
- Allison Richards - A woman who experienced hair loss and shared her personal story.
- Dr. Carolyn Go - Clinical Professor of Dermatology at UCLA Health, who provides expert insights on hair loss and treatments.
- Thea Chasen - Founder and CEO of the non-profit Bald Girls Do Lunch, who shares her experience with alopecia areata and advocates for women's choices.
- Dr. Jessica Shepard - Chief Medical Officer of Hers, a telehealth company focusing on women's hair loss.
- Sydney Lupkin - NPR Pharmaceuticals Correspondent and guest host of the Short Wave episode on hair loss.
Organizations & Institutions
- UCLA Health - The institution where Dr. Carolyn Go is a Clinical Professor of Dermatology.
- Bald Girls Do Lunch - A non-profit organization founded by Thea Chasen, supporting women with alopecia.
- Hers - A telehealth company for women's health, including hair loss treatments.
Websites & Online Resources
- Reddit - Mentioned as a platform where Allison Richards found communities of other women with alopecia.
Other Resources
- Minoxidil (Rogaine) - A topical foam available over-the-counter that works by lengthening the hair growth phase. Also available in oral form.
- Spironolactone - A prescription medication mentioned as being prescribed off-label for hair loss in women.
- JAK inhibitors - New prescription drugs approved in recent years to treat alopecia areata by targeting the immune system.