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

      in Research/Science  51 upvotes 1 year 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  71 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 Study shows further evidence that finasteride and dutasteride take 12-18 months or more to show significant results. Do NOT give up early

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  247 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of finasteride and dutasteride in treating hair loss, emphasizing that significant results often take 12-18 months or more. Dutasteride is generally considered superior, with similar or fewer side effects than finasteride, but patience is required for noticeable improvement.

      community Goodbye tressless. I’ve decided to give in to my hairloss.

      in Update  597 upvotes 3 years ago
      Kitchen_Plastic_2847 had been fighting hair loss since 2019-2020 and was initially successful in regrowing his hair with finasteride. However, after contracting Covid three times back to back at the start of 2021, he started to lose his hair again. He found a new dermatologist who prescribed him oral minoxidil along with finasteride, but eventually decided it wasn't worth spending all the money to try and save his hair.