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natural substance from Neem tree with medicinal and pesticidal properties
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signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss
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bioflavonoid found in plants with antioxidant and hair stimulating properties
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research Regulations: Report on the Royal College of Surgeons of England’s Professional Standards for Cosmetic Practice and the United Kingdom Department of Health’s Review of the Regulation of Cosmetic Interventions
The UK published guidelines recommending that only qualified medical professionals should perform cosmetic procedures, with the possibility of these guidelines influencing future laws.
research Five Years After Keogh's Review of Regulation in the Aesthetics Sector, What Has Changed?
Some improvements in the aesthetics sector have been made, but patient protection is still lacking due to no compulsory register for practitioners and non-prescription dermal fillers.
research Screening: Seeking A Balance
The document concludes that better training and education are needed for proper cancer screening and criticizes the GMC's inaction as harmful to clinical ethics in the UK.
research If You Don't Speak, Your Voice Won't Be Heard
Speak up at meetings to improve safety in cosmetic procedures.
research Medical and Professional Ethics: Spotlight on Honesty with Patients
Hair transplant surgeons should always be honest with patients about potential risks, realistic outcomes, and costs.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Why is Finasteride seen as “scary” for men, but hormonal birth control is totally normalized for women?
Finasteride is seen as risky for men due to side effects like erectile dysfunction, while hormonal birth control for women is normalized despite its side effects. The discussion points out a double standard influenced by societal and gender norms.
community Andrew Schulz stated he had been using a ‘’hair pill’’ for 15 years and it may have caused him infertility
The conversation discusses the potential link between hair loss treatment pills, specifically finasteride, and infertility. Users share their experiences and opinions, with some suggesting that finasteride can temporarily lower sperm count, while others argue that other factors like age and lifestyle could also contribute to infertility.
community With studies showing that 0.2mg Finasteride is almost as effective as 5mg at reducing DHT, why is every doctor prescribing 1mg?
Finasteride is prescribed at 1mg because it is FDA-approved and proven effective, despite evidence that 0.2mg may similarly reduce DHT. The 1mg dose is more effective for hair growth, and lower doses are less available.
community How uninformed the general public is about hair loss
The conversation highlights the general public's lack of knowledge about hair loss, with various ineffective remedies suggested, such as not wearing hats or using hair fibers. The only effective treatments mentioned for male pattern baldness are medications like minoxidil and finasteride, and hair transplants.
community Switching from topical min to oral min. Is it the right choice?
The user is considering switching from topical minoxidil to a combined oral treatment of finasteride and minoxidil for better consistency but is concerned about potential side effects like shedding, dizziness, and swelling. Another user advises that oral minoxidil should only be used under medical supervision with regular health checks and suggests using reputable brands like Pfizer's Loniten.