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research Challenges of Securing Insurance Approval for Oral Tofacitinib Treatment of Alopecia Areata: A Multi-Institutional Retrospective Review
Getting insurance to cover the hair loss treatment tofacitinib is hard because it's not officially approved for that use.
research Gender Surgery Beyond Chest and Genitals: Current Insurance Landscape
Most insurance companies do not cover extra gender-affirming surgeries, with coverage being low and inconsistent.
research Cost Comparison of Patients with Chronic Hand Eczema Covered by Statutory vs. Occupational Health Insurances in Germany
Treating chronic hand eczema costs about the same in statutory and occupational health insurances in Germany, but work-related cases may lead to higher indirect costs due to longer work absences.
research How Much Health Insurance Is Enough? Revisiting the Concept of Underinsurance
The document concludes that there is no clear definition of adequate health insurance, and a consistent method to measure underinsurance is needed.
research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia and the Impact of Wig Prosthesis on Patient Quality of Life: A Case Report With Medical Insurance Appeal Letter
Wearing a high-quality wig improved a woman's mood and life quality, and the authors suggest insurance should cover the cost of wigs.
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5 / 486 resultscommunity Prescription denied by insurance
The conversation is about a user whose insurance switched their prescription from finasteride to dutasteride, and they are considering whether to appeal the decision or continue with dutasteride. Other users suggest that both medications are affordable without insurance and that dutasteride may be more effective long-term.
community I love Costco. Fin is less than $3 per month without insurance.
The conversation discusses the affordability of finasteride for hair loss treatment, with users sharing that it can be obtained for less than $3 per month at Costco without insurance, and the cost can be further reduced by getting a year's prescription at once. Some users also mention getting prescriptions from their primary care physician or online services.
community Besides Vitamin D, what other blood tests would you recommend getting if insurance will cover it?
The conversation is about which blood tests to get for hair loss treatment, besides Vitamin D. No specific treatments were mentioned.
community So excited! Just got dutasteride for free when I forever thought I’d have to pay! 😭
A user who was able to get dutasteride for free with their insurance, and another user mentioning that finasteride is only covered if it is used for medical reasons.
community M18 Is it smart to start with minox only?
An 18-year-old is considering starting minoxidil for hair loss due to a receding hairline but is hesitant about using finasteride due to age and lack of health insurance. A suggestion was made to use topical finasteride and minoxidil, along with lifestyle changes like exercise and cold showers.