Female Pattern hair loss has become an increasing issue in women of all races. Duke University is conducting a 52 week clinical trial on females who have been diagnosed with female pattern hair loss. To volunteer in the study participants must have one of the two patterns shown in the ad:
In this study, Duke University Medical Center has chosen to exclusively study hair loss experienced by Caucasian women. The loss of hair is on the top of the scalp, but not the back of the scalp. The hair becomes finer because the individual hairs are smaller or “miniaturized.” The overall density may decrease so dramatically that women may notice that their ponytail is smaller or that they can now easily see their scalp when they style their hair.
This particular study excludes African-American women that suffer from hair loss. But a type of hair loss that typically affects African-American women is called Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia. This type of hair loss also results in loss on the top of the scalp, while sparing the back of the scalp. It is different from the female pattern hair loss experienced by Caucasian women the hair follicles have a tendency to be destroyed, not just miniaturized. Once a hair follicle is destroyed, re-growth is not possible. Alopecia is often regarded as a consequence of certain hairstyles that put too much tension on the hair follicle. Unfortunately, there have been only a few clinical trials in the last 20 years on alopecia. So more studies need to be conducted in the area of hair loss in African-American women to better educate women on the effects of excessive tension on the hair during hair services that require braiding and hair extensions.
My hair loss has become extreme and I would like to know how I can enroll in a Duke University Clinical Trial. I’m a 79-year old Caucasian woman in good health. My hair loss is causing embarrassment and the fact that it is getting worse every day is upsetting to me.
I live in the Phoenix, Arizona area but can fly to North Carolina for an evaluation. I have a friend living there so there won’t be a cost for lodgings.
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Hello I am not associated with the Duke University Clinical Trial. I provide the information and the website on my blog to inform my readers. You can google Duke University and followed the links to find out the information to attend the study. I also live in Tucson AZ. I have noticed that a lot of women suffer from hair loss and thinning. The amount of sun is a major factor in hair loss. You need to cover your scalp when you are in the sun and stimulate your scalp by brushing it and use sunscreen.
Thanks!
I wish I could be in the study too, but alas I’m in Las Vegas. I’ve been dealing with hair loss for 8 years now and it’s driving me crazy. Nothing I’ve tried has worked so far. It’s funny you mention the sun and hair loss, because I have theories that not enough sun (or vitamin D) makes hair loss worse. I see less hair loss here in Vegas that I do in other colder parts of the country where there’s not a lot of sun.