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    GlossaryAdolescents

    individuals aged 10-19 undergoing significant developmental changes

    Adolescents, also known as teenagers or teens, are individuals typically between the ages of 10 and 19 who are in the transitional stage of development from childhood to adulthood. This period, known as adolescence, is characterized by significant physical, psychological, and social changes, including puberty, the development of more complex cognitive abilities, and the formation of identity and independence.

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      Menstrual Disorders in Adolescents

      research MENSTRUAL DISORDERS IN ADOLESCENTS

      75 citations , June 1999 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America”
      The document concludes that early recognition and treatment of PCOS in adolescents is crucial for managing symptoms and long-term health risks.
      Surgical Approach to Adolescent Obesity

      research Surgical approach to adolescent obesity

      37 citations , October 2004 in “Adolescent Medicine Clinics”
      Bariatric surgery may help severely obese teenagers but has risks and requires careful patient selection and long-term care.

      research Adolescent Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

      35 citations , June 1997 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences”
      Early diagnosis and multidisciplinary care are crucial for managing PCOS in adolescents.
      Adolescent Hair Loss: Review of Common Forms and Treatment Challenges

      research Adolescent hair loss

      29 citations , August 2008 in “Current Opinion in Pediatrics”
      Hair loss in teenagers is hard to treat and lacks a cure, with some treatments available depending on the type of hair loss.

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      community EMA is re-examining Winlevi (clascoterone at lower concentration)

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 9 months ago
      Clascoterone in Winlevi, a topical AR antagonist, is being re-examined due to concerns about HPA axis suppression in adolescents, but it's unlikely to be banned for adult use in androgenetic alopecia (AGA). The European Medicines Agency recommended refusing Winlevi for acne vulgaris, but this may not affect Breezula's approval for AGA.

      community SOS – The cure for women = PREGNANCY

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 2 months ago
      Pregnancy can temporarily reverse hair loss in women, but attempts to mimic pregnancy hormones with treatments like contraceptive pills, spironolactone, estradiol, progesterone, finasteride, and minoxidil have been ineffective. The discussion highlights the need for research into the hormonal mechanisms of pregnancy that affect hair regrowth.

      community How safe and/or difficult would it theoretically be to turn raw 99.9% clascoterone into topical formula?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user discusses their hair regrowth success with minoxidil, red light therapy, massage, and derma stamping but expresses concerns about using finasteride due to potential side effects. They are interested in using clascoterone as a topical treatment for hair loss and are exploring the possibility of creating a topical formula from raw clascoterone powder.