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GlossaryCoronary Artery Aneurysm (CAA)

localized ballooning of a coronary artery

A Coronary Artery Aneurysm (CAA) is a localized dilation or ballooning of a section of a coronary artery, which supplies blood to the heart muscle. This condition can lead to complications such as blood clots, heart attack, or rupture of the artery. It is often detected through imaging techniques like angiography and may require medical or surgical intervention depending on its size and associated risks.

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Utility of Azathioprine, Methotrexate, and Cyclosporine as Steroid-Sparing Agents in Chronic Alopecia Areata: A Retrospective Study of Continuation Rates in 138 Patients

research Utility of Azathioprine, Methotrexate, and Cyclosporine as Steroid-Sparing Agents in Chronic Alopecia Areata: A Retrospective Study of Continuation Rates in 138 Patients

12 citations , August 2020 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

Azathioprine is the most continued treatment for chronic alopecia areata over a year, often with added low-dose prednisolone.

research Congenital Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review

June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement”

Congenital alopecia areata may have genetic links and topical corticosteroids are an effective treatment.

research A Mechanism for Topical Cutaneous Calcinosis

2 citations , December 1973 in “Calcified tissue research”

Epilation and DHT cause skin calcification by increasing ATP and calcium deposits.

research Occlusion and Hydration of Scars: Moisturizers Versus Silicone Gels

8 citations , April 2022 in “Burns”

Alhydran and DermaCress moisturizers are more effective and cost-efficient for scar hydration than silicone gel.

research Understanding, Recognizing, and Managing Toxicities of Targeted Anticancer Therapies

278 citations , May 2013 in “Ca”

Targeted anticancer therapies can cause severe side effects similar to traditional chemotherapy, but with different types.

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community Three years + or - on the Big 3. Plus Biotin.

in Progress Pictures 667 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation discusses a user's hair regrowth over three years using Minoxidil, Finasteride, and a hair transplant, along with Biotin supplementation. Some users question the authenticity of the results and the organization of the before-and-after photos.

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People are discussing using tretinoin gel with minoxidil to improve hair growth, especially for those who didn't respond to minoxidil alone. They apply a mix of tretinoin gel and minoxidil to the scalp, which is said to be more effective than minoxidil by itself.

community 23M Experiencing Thinning at Crown/Mid Area; Minoxidil for 1 Month, Considering Finasteride

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A 23-year-old is experiencing hair thinning at the crown and mid part, possibly due to vaping, and is using minoxidil, derma rolling, PRGF sessions, rosemary oil, ketoconazole shampoo, and vitamin D3 supplements. They are considering adding finasteride but are concerned about its side effects.

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in Treatment 1 upvotes 5 months ago

The conversation discusses the difficulty of applying tretinoin 0.025% cream on the scalp and considers switching to a gel for easier application. It also mentions that a liquid solution, ideally combined with minoxidil, may be more effective for hair treatment.

community Best Ketoconozole shampoo that doesn’t dry out hair?

in Ketoconazole 13 upvotes 11 months ago

People are discussing ketoconazole shampoos that don't dry out hair, with suggestions including using it as a topical treatment, switching to T-Sal, and using moisturizing products like hyaluronic acid serum and biotin conditioner. Regenepure DR is confirmed to still contain ketoconazole, and some users recommend using moisturizing shampoos and conditioners to prevent dryness.

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