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    GlossaryHemodialysis (HD)

    medical procedure filtering blood for kidney failure patients

    Hemodialysis, often abbreviated as HD, is a medical procedure used to treat kidney failure by filtering waste products and excess fluids from the blood. This process involves diverting blood from the body into a machine called a dialyzer, which acts as an artificial kidney, before returning the cleaned blood back to the body.

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      community 8 months post op Dr Christina HDC Cyprus

      in Transplants  261 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 40-year-old shared their positive experience with a second hair transplant at HDC Cyprus, involving 4148 grafts and costing around 9,000 euros. They used oral minoxidil, Dutasteride, biotin, and vitamins to aid recovery and were pleased with the results.

      community FUE 2990 Grafts (2 Day surgery) HDC Clinic Dr. Maras

      in Transplants  23 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 28-year-old man shared his experience with a 2990 graft FUE hair transplant at HDC Clinic in Cyprus, praising the professionalism and care received. He has been using topical Minoxidil, Biotin, Dermarolling, and recently started Finasteride and oral Minoxidil.

      community So those "baby hairs" that start to appear...

      in Update  24 upvotes 2 years ago
      Three months into using Minoxidil, finasteride, dermarolling, tretinoin, and saw palmetto shampoo, the user is seeing baby hairs on their hairline and is hopeful they will thicken. Another user reports that their own baby hairs have been getting thicker and longer over time.

      community New 2025 study: high dose oral minoxidil (up to 10mg)

      in Research/Science  80 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      High-dose oral minoxidil (>5 mg/day) can increase hair density in some men with androgenetic alopecia, but side effects like extra body hair and heart issues are common. Gradual dose increase is advised, but adverse effects may lead to discontinuation or dose adjustments.