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community Woman with hairloss, want to hear from other women with same problem

4 upvotes 9 years ago

A woman experiencing hair loss is trying iron, biotin, and B12 supplements, increasing meat intake, and improving hydration to address her condition. Another person suggests checking vitamin D levels, stress, thyroid, and hormones, and recommends seeing a dermatologist for a proper diagnosis.

community Does oral Minoxidil cause bloating?

in Minoxidil 2 upvotes 5 months ago

Oral Minoxidil may cause bloating, but it's not guaranteed. The main concern with oral Minoxidil is potential heart problems.

community Losing ground on finasteride, 14 month update

in Progress Pictures 11 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about a user experiencing hair loss despite using finasteride for 14 months, with suggestions to try other treatments like dutasteride or minoxidil. The user is hesitant to use minoxidil due to a family history of heart problems.

community Is RU558841 actually related to heart issues?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 11 upvotes 1 year ago

RU58841 may cause heart-related side effects like palpitations and chest pain, though evidence is mostly anecdotal. Users report mixed experiences, with some stopping due to side effects and others using it without issues, but concerns about its safety and sourcing remain.

community Weird scalp problems at 22, early signs?

2 upvotes 11 years ago

The conversation discusses scalp issues and hair loss, with treatments like Accutane, Nizoral, and H&S being used. Suggestions include considering finasteride, minoxidil, and jojoba oil, with caution advised for the latter.

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research The Dark Side of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors' Therapy: Sexual Dysfunction, High Gleason Grade Prostate Cancer and Depression

75 citations , January 2014 in “Korean Journal of Urology”

This review discusses the adverse effects of 5α-reductase inhibitors, finasteride and dutasteride, on sexual, psychological, and vascular health, emphasizing the need for physicians to inform patients of these risks.

research Prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome and its associated complications in Iranian women: A meta-analysis.

31 citations , October 2015 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)”

This meta-analysis found that the prevalence of PCOS among Iranian women varies by diagnostic criteria, with notable rates of associated complications like hirsutism, acne, and menstrual disorders.

research Provision of Patient‐Centered Transgender Care

23 citations , October 2016 in “Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health”

This review discusses the unique healthcare needs and disparities faced by transgender individuals, highlighting the importance of cultural competency and skills in providers, but reports no new clinical findings.

research MENSTRUAL DISORDERS IN ADOLESCENTS

75 citations , June 1999 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America”

This review discusses the clinical features and therapeutic goals for teenagers with PCOS, emphasizing the need for further research into its causes and potential long-term health risks, but reports no new clinical results.

research Diagnosing Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency

18 citations , June 1998 in “Circulation”

This letter discusses how outdated measurement technology may obscure evidence of essential fatty acid deficiency in low-fat diet patients, potentially leading to undiagnosed EFA insufficiencies related to heart disease.

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learn Hair Transplant

Can you go bald after a hair transplant? Yes, you can still go bald after a hair transplant due to thinning native hair.

learn Minoxidil

What are the side effects of minoxidil, and can oral minoxidil affect your heart? Minoxidil can cause side effects, and because it was designed as a blood-pressure drug, some of them involve the heart and circulation. Published studies of low-dose oral minoxidil describe mostly mild problems, but fluid around the heart, pericarditis and other serious events have been reported, and the long-term picture is still being studied. Do not start, stop or change minoxidil without a doctor, and if you develop chest pain, a racing heartbeat, shortness of breath, fainting, swelling or rapid weight gain while using it, stop and seek medical care.

learn Neem Oil

natural substance from Neem tree with medicinal and pesticidal properties

learn Osteopontin

signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss

learn GHK-Cu

Heard alopecia areata leaves scar-like spots? Some peptides are helping those areas regrow hair. Alopecia areata patches usually still have living follicles. Peptides are being studied as a possible add-on, but the evidence is small and early. See a dermatologist for treatment.

learn capsicum

Can the heat from capsicum actually wake up dormant hair follicles? Capsicum heat may stimulate dormant hair follicles through increased blood flow and growth factors.

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