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research Acne-Associated Gynecological Diseases and Risk Factors in Multiethnic Women
Hormonal changes and conditions like polycystic ovarian syndrome are major causes of adult acne in women, with varying prevalence among different ethnicities.
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Acne is not a key diagnostic feature for PCOS, postadolescent men with acne may have insulin resistance, melanoma patients often have few moles, tumor size in CSCC indicates higher risk of serious outcomes, and hidradenitis suppurativa is linked to higher risk of heart problems and death.
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Hormonal therapies are safe and effective for treating acne in female adolescents, with specific treatments for those with endocrine disorders.
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community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied
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nkrata
in Research
830 upvotes
6 months ago 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 I really wish I started Propecia sooner
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Vast_Jaguar_7210
in Finasteride/Dutasteride 2 years ago A 27-year-old man's experience with taking Finasteride to treat hair loss and the positive side effects he has experienced, such as improved skin. The user also shared their journey of how they were scared away from taking Finasteride due to fear of possible side effects before eventually deciding to take it.
community This community was super helpful to me a while ago, but it feels so good to be off finasteride
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FaithlessnessOne5129
in Shaved/buzzed
766 upvotes
1 year ago The post is about a user who stopped using finasteride for hair loss and shaved his head, receiving positive feedback. The conversation includes discussions on side effects of finasteride, including potential fertility issues, and alternatives like minoxidil, dermarolling, and hair systems.
community Why am I so scared to start fin?
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dgarrighan
in Finasteride/Dutasteride
15 upvotes
2 years ago User is scared to start finasteride for hair loss due to potential side effects and personal concerns. Another user suggests trying a low dose for 6 months and avoiding online groups to reduce anxiety.
community Start taking care of your skin and hair loss TODAY! I was telling myself I didn’t care, but I think the difference in my facial expression says it all. Take action asap before more permanent damage is done. I hope I can inspire some of you, because it’s so worth it. Not for others, for yourself! <3
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infinite_phi
in Progress Pictures
583 upvotes
3 years ago User shared progress in treating hair loss and improving skin, using treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, tretinoin, microneedling, and skin care regimen. Others commented on the impressive results and asked about costs and side effects.