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presence of additional medical conditions alongside a primary condition

Comorbidities refer to the presence of one or more additional medical conditions co-occurring with a primary condition. For example, a person with alopecia might also have comorbidities such as diabetes or thyroid disease. These coexisting conditions can complicate diagnosis, treatment, and overall management of the primary condition.

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research Comorbidities in Alopecia Areata: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

100 citations , July 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

People with alopecia areata often have other health issues like skin diseases, metabolic syndrome, stomach infections, lupus, anemia, thyroid problems, mental health issues, vitamin D deficiency, and hearing and eye problems.

research Comorbidities Associated With Vitiligo: A Ten-Year Retrospective Study

92 citations , January 2013 in “Dermatology”

Vitiligo patients often have other health issues, especially thyroid disorders.

research Comorbidities in Patients with Alopecia Areata

56 citations , March 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

Alopecia areata patients often have eczema, thyroid issues, vitamin-D deficiency, and anemia.

Improving Translational Research in Sex-Specific Effects of Comorbidities and Risk Factors in Ischemic Heart Disease and Cardioprotection: Position Paper and Recommendations of the ESC Working Group on Cellular Biology of the Heart

research Improving Translational Research in Sex-Specific Effects of Comorbidities and Risk Factors in Ischemic Heart Disease and Cardioprotection: Position Paper and Recommendations of the ESC Working Group on Cellular Biology of the Heart

47 citations , May 2020 in “Cardiovascular Research”

The document concludes that future heart disease research should account for sex-specific differences to improve diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes.

research Comorbidities in Dermatology

9 citations , November 2018 in “Dermatologic Clinics”

Understanding related health issues in skin disease patients is crucial for better care.

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community 24M: 3 months on daily 0.5 mg oral fin and 1x daily 5% topical min

in Progress Pictures 13 upvotes 5 months ago

A 24-year-old male doctor shares his 3-month progress using 0.5 mg oral finasteride and 5% topical minoxidil daily, noting some hair regrowth and incorporating microneedling. He prefers a "less is more" approach initially and discusses the potential benefits of oral minoxidil.

community Being Safe on Oral Minoxidil: tl;dr on the literature.

in Research/Science 49 upvotes 10 months ago

Oral minoxidil is effective for hair loss but can cause cardiovascular side effects, such as pericardial effusion, especially in those with genetic predispositions. Starting with low doses and monitoring cardiovascular health are advised to reduce risks.

community Diffuse thinning is so brutal.

in Styling 74 upvotes 2 years ago

A 25-year-old with AGA experienced hair thinning and dandruff, stabilized with topical finasteride and minoxidil but saw minimal regrowth. They seek advice on styling and consider oral minoxidil and microneedling for denser hair.

community Why don't we all just take 2.5mg dutasteride?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 45 upvotes 1 month ago

Switching from finasteride and minoxidil to a higher dose of dutasteride for hair loss is debated due to potential side effects. Many suggest starting with lower doses or sticking to finasteride if effective.

community Oral Minoxidil- Be Careful!!!!!

in Minoxidil 417 upvotes 4 months ago

Oral minoxidil can cause severe side effects, including heart issues, even at low doses. Users suggest starting with a lower dose or using topical treatments to minimize risks.

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