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    GlossaryPrimary Care Physicians (General Practitioners)

    medical doctors who provide first-contact and ongoing patient care

    Primary Care Physicians (PCPs) are medical doctors who serve as the first point of contact for patients seeking healthcare. They provide comprehensive care, including preventive services, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses, and coordination of specialist care. PCPs often build long-term relationships with patients, managing overall health and guiding them through the healthcare system.

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      community Derms are so useless, how did they even get to be in these positions with all these academic years when random internet dwellers know more than them?

      in Chat  98 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about frustration with dermatologists not effectively treating hair loss and the difficulty in obtaining prescriptions for Minoxidil and Finasteride. Some users suggest seeing specialists or general practitioners for hair loss treatment, while others share their own experiences with dermatologists and the importance of doing personal research.

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      in Progress Pictures  1571 upvotes 6 months ago
      A man, 26 years old, showed significant hair regrowth after 6 months using only Finasteride, with before and after photos for comparison. Many users expressed surprise at the effectiveness of Finasteride and some planned to start or had already started the treatment, while the original poster reported no side effects.

      community 25 and balding. Fixable and I need your help

       4 upvotes 9 years ago
      A user is experiencing severe hair loss and dandruff, trying various treatments including Minoxidil, Nizoral 2% Ketoconazole, Neutrogena T/Gel, coconut oil, baby shampoo, apple cider vinegar, aloe vera gel, and tea tree oil. They believe the issue is not genetic and are seeking advice and solutions.

      community Horrible dermatologist experience. Should I hop on Min?

      in Chat  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user had a bad experience with a dermatologist who prescribed saw palmetto and biotin shampoo for hair loss, which was ineffective. The dermatologist then suggested minoxidil and dismissed the user's interest in finasteride, leading the user to consider seeking a new dermatologist and possibly starting minoxidil in the meantime.