Search
forLearn
1 / 1 resultsResearch
5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Diagnostic accuracy measures for vertical and transverse scalp biopsies in cicatricial and non-cicatricial alopecias
Transverse scalp biopsies are more accurate for diagnosing non-cicatricial alopecia, but examining both types is best for accuracy.
research Survey of dermoscopy use by Taiwanese dermatologists
About half of Taiwanese dermatologists use dermoscopy, mainly to improve diagnosis and detect cancer early, but cost and lack of training limit its wider use.
research Dermoscopy: not just for dermatologists
Dermoscopy is useful for many health professionals, not just dermatologists, in improving skin condition diagnoses and reducing unnecessary biopsies.
research New-onset systemic lupus erythematosus during pregnancy: A challenge in diagnosis
Diagnosing new systemic lupus during pregnancy is hard but important for the health of the mother and baby.
research Androgen Profile Through Life in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Nordic Multicenter Collaboration Study
Women with PCOS have higher androgen levels that decrease with age but are still higher than in women without PCOS.
Community Join
5 / 149 resultscommunity In my opinion baldness is more prevalent now and it's being ignored..
The conversation is about the prevalence of baldness among young men and the potential factors contributing to it. Specific treatments mentioned include minoxidil and finasteride.
community I bought a microscope, how does my scalp/hairs look? I've been suffering diffuse thinning and hair loss after covid and never recovered (2 yrs ago) I eat healthy, in shape and workout.
A person with hair loss since COVID-19 is considering treatments like finasteride and minoxidil but is hesitant due to potential side effects. Suggestions include visiting a dermatologist, using a ketoconazole shampoo, and considering that post-COVID hair loss might be an autoimmune response.
community Stop Lurking and Start Treatment NOW
Start hair loss treatment as soon as you notice thinning to prevent further loss; finasteride and minoxidil are suggested treatments, with the option to switch to topical treatments if side effects occur. Some regret not starting treatment earlier, and maintaining current hair is more likely than regrowth.
community 2-3 weeks only oral minoxidil 2.5mg daily vs 7 months only oral minoxidil 2.5mg daily
A 22-year-old has seen hair density improvement after using oral minoxidil 2.5mg daily for 7 months and also uses rosemary mint oil weekly. Others suggest finasteride for long-term results, question minoxidil's effectiveness without finasteride, and mention alternatives like microneedling.
community Dry hair vs wet hair, is minox, microneedling and ketoconazole enough?
The conclusion of the conversation is that using minoxidil, finasteride, and ketoconazole may not be enough to address hair loss caused by DHT. Some users recommend starting finasteride to prevent further hair loss, while others express concerns about potential side effects.