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    GlossaryDiagnostic Accuracy

    ability of a test to correctly identify a condition

    Diagnostic accuracy refers to how well a medical test or procedure correctly identifies or rules out a disease or condition. It encompasses two main components: sensitivity (the ability to correctly identify those with the disease) and specificity (the ability to correctly identify those without the disease). For example, in the context of diagnosing alopecia, a test with high diagnostic accuracy would reliably distinguish between individuals who have alopecia and those who do not.

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      community AGA evaluation and first steps - BEGINNER MEGAPOST

      in Chat  79 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation discusses androgenic alopecia (AGA) and its treatments, focusing on finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo. Finasteride is recommended as essential for preventing further hair loss.
      I need advice on my status quo, further actions and diagnostic

      community I need advice on my status quo, further actions and diagnostic

      in General  163 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss, possibly due to androgenic alopecia or telogen effluvium, and is considering treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, or RU58841. They also mention potential iron deficiency and sleep deprivation as contributing factors.

      community Pre Fin Bloodwork To Check Other Potential Issues

      in Chat  23 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user preparing to start finasteride for hair loss wanted to check for any abnormal bloodwork related to hair loss. They shared their blood test results and learned from another user that their doctor prescribed finasteride without any preliminary tests.

      community Is mesotherapy supposed to be only on the top of the head? in women?

      in Female  3 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 24-year-old woman with hair loss due to anemia and possibly thyroid issues is undergoing mesotherapy, which was only applied to the top of her head. She is considering minoxidil and is concerned about the effectiveness of the treatment, as her hair loss is not related to hormonal factors.