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GlossaryBirth Defects (Congenital Anomalies)

structural or functional abnormalities present at birth

Birth defects, also known as congenital disorders or congenital anomalies, are structural or functional abnormalities that occur during intrauterine development. These defects can affect various parts of the body, including the heart, brain, or limbs, and can result from genetic factors, environmental exposures, or a combination of both. They can range from minor issues that may not require treatment to severe conditions that can significantly impact a person's quality of life or even be life-threatening.

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research Hypertrichosis and Congenital Anomalies Associated With Maternal Use of Minoxidil

36 citations, March 1987 in “Pediatrics”

Minoxidil use during pregnancy can cause excessive hair growth and multiple birth defects in the baby.

research Ulerythema Ophryogenes With Multiple Congenital Anomalies

27 citations, February 1988 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

The skin condition Ulerythema ophryogenes did not improve with treatment in a patient with other birth defects.

research A Brazilian Case of IFAP Syndrome With Severe Congenital Ichthyosis and Limb Malformations Caused by a Rare Variant in MBTPS2

January 2023 in “Revista Paulista de Pediatria”

A Brazilian male with IFAP syndrome has a unique genetic variant causing his condition.

research Regulation of Masculinization: Androgen Signaling for External Genitalia Development

45 citations, April 2018 in “Nature Reviews Urology”

Male genital development is driven by androgen signaling and understanding it could help address congenital anomalies.

research Abstracts

1 citations, November 2016 in “Congenital Anomalies”

Get head MRI for babies with achondroplasia early, use free immunoglobulin light chains to detect certain neurodevelopmental disorders, and video calls work for speech therapy in patients with facial anomalies.

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community Finasteride and Dutasteride results compilation thread

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 81 upvotes 2 weeks ago

Combining finasteride and dutasteride may enhance hair regrowth by targeting different enzymes, with positive results reported. Minoxidil, both oral and topical, is also used to improve effectiveness.

community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

in Research 692 upvotes 3 months ago

Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

community I will never more buy any hairloss traitements in public pharmacy

in Minoxidil 420 upvotes 1 month ago

A user was embarrassed by a pharmacist's loud mention of "minoxidil" for hair loss, sparking a discussion on the stigma and unprofessionalism. Users suggested online purchases or different pharmacies for privacy and reassured that most people don't notice others' purchases.

community I was on 2.5 mg oral minoxidil

in Progress Pictures 468 upvotes 4 months ago

User took 2.5 mg oral minoxidil, saw hair growth but stopped due to excessive body hair. Recently started finasteride and plans to update progress.

community Dutasteride Literally Saves Your Hair

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 100 upvotes 4 months ago

Dutasteride significantly reduces scalp DHT levels and can save hair, though shedding is part of the process. Some users report success with dutasteride, while others struggle despite using it along with finasteride and oral minoxidil.

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