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GlossaryAmputation

surgical removal of a limb or extremity

Amputation is the surgical removal of a limb or extremity, such as an arm, leg, foot, or hand. This procedure is often performed to treat severe injuries, infections, or diseases that cannot be managed by other medical treatments, and it aims to prevent the spread of infection or to alleviate pain and improve the patient's quality of life.

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community I'll defeat the norwood reaper with kitchen sink light

in Treatment 26 upvotes 2 years ago

A user who is using a combination of oral and topical treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, pyrilutamide, dutasteride, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo in order to combat hair loss. Another user gave the original poster a word of warning about overusing the ketoconazole shampoo.

community Anyone else growing tired of the finasteride wars?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 169 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about differing experiences with finasteride for hair loss, with some users reporting side effects and others not, and the debate over the drug's safety and effectiveness. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride, dutasteride, and topical finasteride.

community [20M]What 8 months of no progress looks and feels like on fin/min/derma.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 8 upvotes 7 months ago

A 20-year-old has seen no improvement in hair loss after 8 months using finasteride, minoxidil, topical solutions, and microneedling. They express frustration and a loss of confidence due to the lack of results.

community Seems like good progress... Happy with it so far

in Progress Pictures 219 upvotes 1 year ago

The user "Segggs" shared their progress with hair loss treatments including 6 months of foam minoxidil, 3 months of finasteride, keto shampoo, and inconsistent microneedling. The replies were positive, with some users commenting on the regrowth in the temple area.

community 3 month min and microneedling update

in Progress Pictures 275 upvotes 7 months ago

A user shared a 3-month hair regrowth progress using minoxidil and microneedling. They also use rosemary oil and plan to continue treatment for at least 6-9 more months.

community 1 year fin/min topical progress and question about microneedling

in Progress Pictures 139 upvotes 8 months ago

The user shared progress pictures showing improvement in hair growth after one year of using finasteride and minoxidil. They are considering microneedling to further improve their hairline and have chosen to use a derma stamp.

community Amazon will start selling cheap Finasteride

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 700 upvotes 1 week ago

Amazon will sell affordable finasteride, with users comparing prices from various sources like Costco and Mark Cuban's pharmacy. Some users also discuss the benefits of dutasteride for hair thickness.

community Is topical finasteride as effective as oral finasteride?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 6 upvotes 4 months ago

Topical finasteride is almost as effective as oral finasteride with fewer side effects. Users are considering between oral and topical finasteride for hair loss treatment.

community Microneedling is the key ? Pics after 3 months

in Is this regrowth? 26 upvotes 5 months ago

The user added microneedling to their routine of minoxidil and finasteride, resulting in noticeable hair regrowth after three months. They shared photos showing significant improvement.

community 4.5 month hair transformation with HOMEMADE topical solution. Saying bye to the Norwood reaper.

in Progress Pictures 128 upvotes 5 months ago

A user shared their 4.5-month hair transformation using a homemade topical solution with 5% minoxidil and crushed finasteride pills, applied twice daily with weekly microneedling. They plan to switch to once-daily application with tretinoin gel to enhance absorption.

community JW Pharmaceutical shows superiority of 'JW0061' in hair growth over existing treatments in US

in Research/Science 99 upvotes 6 months ago

JW0061 shows superior hair growth results compared to existing treatments, with significant increases in hair follicles. The Wnt/β-catenin pathway is crucial for hair growth, and JW0061 activates this pathway effectively.

community POV: Your hair is falling out.

in Treatment 2 years ago

Potential treatments for hair loss, including the use of minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.