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a synthetic prostamide used to treat eyelashes also shows promise for stimulating hair growth on scalp
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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 The Importance of Laser Protection Supervisors in Clinical Settings
Clinics using lasers should have trained laser safety supervisors to reduce accidents and possibly lower insurance costs.
research Lasers in the Treatment of Pseudofolliculitis Barbae
Lasers can effectively treat pseudofolliculitis barbae, but insurance often doesn't cover it, possibly due to racial bias.
research Regulation in the Aesthetics Sector: Is It All Just Politics and Confusion?
The letter concludes that the aesthetics sector needs better regulation and higher-level training to ensure patient safety.
research What Surgeons Need to Know About Gender Confirmation Surgery When Providing Care for Transgender Individuals
Surgeons must understand the full care process for gender confirmation surgery to help transgender individuals effectively.
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5 / 402 resultscommunity find a cure for this shit already
Treatments used to prevent and treat male pattern baldness, the difficulty in finding a permanent cure for hair loss, and the potential financial motivations of companies not wanting to find a cure.
community Guide: How to EASILY get prescription oral minoxidil
The conversation provides a six-step guide on how to get a prescription for oral minoxidil (OM) for hair loss by finding a supportive dermatologist, even if they are not local, and preparing a case for its use during a virtual consultation. The guide emphasizes the importance of research, insurance considerations, and the potential for initial hair shedding with OM treatment.
community No, Finasteride as a treatment for MPB was not an "accident"
Finasteride was intentionally developed to treat BPH and later approved for male pattern baldness (MPB) due to its 5AR inhibition effects. The delay in MPB approval was due to concerns about off-label use for female hirsutism and the prioritization of treating a more debilitating condition.
community When are we getting a cure to hair loss?
Potential treatments for hair loss, including Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841 and various upcoming pharmaceuticals, gene editing and cloning. It is suggested that a cure, if found, would be highly profitable due to the large number of people affected by hair loss globally.
community I am a dermatologist with a clinical interest in alopecia. AMA
In this conversation, 4990 discussed various treatments for hair loss, including oral minoxidil, PRP, transplan, Jak inhibitors, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Olumiant, Ketoconazole, RU58841, microneedling, baricitinib, and CCCA. They recommended scalp biopsies in unclear cases of DUPA, twice weekly to twice daily shampooing for topical minoxidil users, and two sessions spaced one month apart with follow up at month three to determine the effectiveness of PRP treatment.