research Mechanical Upper Bowel Obstruction Caused by a Large Trichobezoar in a Young Woman: A Very Unusual Case Report
A young woman had surgery to remove a large hairball that blocked her intestines and then got psychiatric help.
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5 / 1000+ results research 26-Year-Old Man With New Abdominal Pain
A gluten-free diet fixed a man's severe stomach pain and bowel issue related to celiac disease, but not much his hair loss.
research An Unusual Case Report of Rapunzel Syndrome Trichobezoar in a 3-Year-Old Boy
A 3-year-old boy had a rare hairball condition usually seen in teenage girls.
research Unusual Presentation of Rapunzel Syndrome in an 8-Year-Old Girl
Rapunzel syndrome can show vague symptoms and needs long-term psychiatric care to prevent recurrence.
research Acute Zinc Depletion Syndrome During Parenteral Hyperalimentation
A patient with zinc depletion improved after zinc supplementation during parenteral nutrition.
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5 / 84 resultscommunity Scientists May Have Accidentally Found a Way to Reverse Hair Loss Without Drugs
2-deoxy-D-ribose is being explored as a hair loss treatment but is not proven effective in humans and may be costly and inconvenient. Minoxidil remains the most effective treatment.
community Regrowing my hair/line without Min or Fin September (update) mechanical stimulation
The user regrew their hairline using mechanical stimulation, including a 1.5mm derma roller weekly, daily scalp massages, and other treatments like Nizoral, zinc pyrithione, fish oil, and Lipogaine The Big 5. They did not use Minoxidil or finasteride.
community I am actually regrowing my hairline without minoxidil or finasteride (mechanical stimulation)
Regrowing hairline without the use of Minoxidil or Finasteride, and instead using mechanical stimulation such as Derma Roller, Nizoral, Zinc Pyrithione, Scalp Massage, Scalp Exercise, Fish Oil and other topical solutions. It is cautioned that there are risks associated with not using medically-prescribed treatments, but it is suggested to consider mechanical stimulation in addition to those prescribed treatments.
community [M37] 8 months progress with mostly derma rolling and scalp massaging
A 37-year-old male stopped using finasteride and minoxidil due to side effects and switched to derma rolling, scalp massaging, and Revita shampoo, resulting in thicker, healthier hair with new growth. Users discuss the effectiveness of mechanical scalp stimulation, with some sharing similar positive experiences and others expressing skepticism.
community Finasteride + HT results: 10 months. Post fin shed pics
A user shared their positive experience with finasteride and a 1000 FUE hair transplant for the frontal region, noting significant improvement in the crown area with medication alone. They emphasized patience with finasteride, as results vary from person to person.