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    Glossarydiagnostic tool

    instrument used to identify medical conditions

    A diagnostic tool is an instrument or device used by healthcare professionals to identify the nature or cause of a medical condition. In the context of hair and alopecia, examples include dermatoscopes for examining the scalp and hair follicles, and blood tests to check for underlying conditions like thyroid disorders or nutritional deficiencies. These tools help in accurately diagnosing the issue so that appropriate treatment can be administered.

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      community One year off fin/min and I regret it

      in Update  412 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The user regrets stopping finasteride and minoxidil due to side effects but plans to resume treatment. They consider using finasteride every other day and continuing topical minoxidil to manage side effects while maintaining hair.

      community 5 months topical spiro + minox + micro

      in Progress Pictures  6 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 35-year-old male uses topical minoxidil, spironolactone, and microneedling for hair loss, with spironolactone prescribed based on a DNA test indicating poor response to finasteride and dutasteride. Despite concerns about the test's validity and spironolactone's side effects, he reports stable or improved hair condition and no low testosterone symptoms.