research High-Value Dermatology: Five Laboratory Tests to Reconsider
The article suggests that five common skin-related lab tests may be unnecessary and could cause extra cost and anxiety without improving patient care.
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research Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Laboratory Monitoring in Newly Diagnosed Telogen Effluvium Patients
Targeted testing for telogen effluvium patients can save healthcare costs.
research Iron Deficiency Anemia Pruritus: A Review with Proposed Mechanisms of Action
Iron deficiency anemia can cause itching, which often improves with iron supplements.
research Changing Incidence Trends of Cutaneous B-Cell Lymphoma
The number of new cases of cutaneous B-cell lymphoma has leveled off since the early 2000s, and survival rates have improved since 1973.
research Does Cone Beam Computed Tomography Decrease CTV Margins in Prostate Cancer Radiation Treatment?
Cone beam computed tomography can allow for smaller safety margins around the target area in prostate cancer radiation treatment if used for ongoing treatment checks.
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5 / 38 resultscommunity Guide To Finasteride and Avoiding Side Effects
The conversation provides a guide on using finasteride for hair loss, suggesting to start with a quarter of a 1mg pill daily after ensuring estradiol levels are within a specific range, and potentially increasing the dose if no side effects occur. It also recommends supplements like DIM, Calcium d-glucarate, and Zinc to manage high estradiol levels and side effects from finasteride.
community What should I include in my blood test?
The user has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil without success and is considering a comprehensive blood test to explore other causes of hair loss. They are unsure about the necessity and cost of the extensive tests and are seeking advice on whether to proceed with the full panel or focus on specific tests.
community Blood work, is it worth to pay for it?
The user is considering getting blood work to investigate the cause of ongoing hair loss despite using finasteride and dutasteride. Others suggest that while blood tests can provide useful health information, they may not change the hair treatment outcome.
community 23M Experiencing Thinning at Crown/Mid Area; Minoxidil for 1 Month, Considering Finasteride
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.
community Which markers and nutrients could contribute to hair health in context of checking for deficiencies?
Hair loss is primarily genetic, and nutrient deficiencies are unlikely to be the cause. DHT inhibitors can slow hair loss, but concerns about side effects are common.