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research Evaluating anti-LGBTQIA+ medical bias in large language models

1 citations , September 2025 in “PLOS Digital Health”

This study found that all four evaluated large language models generated a significant proportion of inappropriate responses when prompted with or without LGBTQIA+ identity terms, with more severe bias observed in prompts mentioning LGBTQIA+ identities.

research Status report from the American Acne & Rosacea Society on medical management of acne in adult women, part 1: overview, clinical characteristics, and laboratory evaluation.

9 citations , October 2015 in “PubMed”

This review discusses the evaluation and management of acne in adult women, emphasizing the importance of considering androgen excess, but it reports no new clinical findings.

research Evaluation of adding platelet‐rich plasma to combined medical therapy in androgenetic alopecia

5 citations , January 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”

This study found that adding platelet-rich plasma with microneedling to conventional medical treatment significantly increased hair density and diameter in androgenetic alopecia patients compared to medical treatment alone.

research A Retrospective Case-Control Study Evaluating Medications Associated with Inpatient Falls in a Single Veterans Affairs Medical Center

June 2025 in “The Senior Care Pharmacist”

This study observed that certain medications, including antipsychotics, non-sedating antidepressants, and finasteride, were associated with a higher risk of inpatient falls among older adults at a Veterans Affairs Medical Center compared to matched controls.

research Systematic Review of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Medical and Surgical Specialties: Quality, Evaluation, Evidence, and Enforcement

August 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine”

This review examines quality control in preparing platelet-rich plasma, highlighting knowledge gaps in its clinical efficacy and safety, but reports no new clinical results.

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community (20 F) Hair has been falling out for exactly a year today. Did the doctors mess up with blood work?

4 upvotes 9 years ago

A user experienced significant hair loss after taking birth control and sought medical advice. They were advised to consider spironolactone and minoxidil for treatment, and to consult a dermatologist for further evaluation.

community I’m crashing out (female pattern hair loss)

40 upvotes 1 month ago

A woman experiencing female pattern hair loss has been using topical minoxidil and ketoconazole shampoo but is seeking further treatment options due to plateaued results. Suggestions include spironolactone, finasteride, dutasteride, and other treatments like PRP, while emphasizing the importance of consulting a dermatologist and conducting thorough medical evaluations.

community PCOS Hair Loss: What’s Helped Me (and What Didn’t)

11 upvotes 1 year ago

OP shares their experience with PCOS-related hair loss, highlighting that addressing vitamin D and ferritin deficiencies, managing hormones with spironolactone, and using gentle hair care products helped improve their condition. They advise against relying on "miracle" hair oils and emphasize the importance of medical evaluation and a combined approach to treatment.

community AGA evaluation and first steps - BEGINNER MEGAPOST

80 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses androgenic alopecia (AGA) and its treatments, focusing on finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo. Finasteride is recommended as essential for preventing further hair loss.

community My experimental hair loss journey under medical supervision: finasteride/dutasteride, oral/topical minoxidil+tretinoin (3-month progress and hair transplant insights for those considering it)

in Treatment 43 upvotes 1 year ago

A 23-year-old discusses their hair loss treatment using finasteride, dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, and topical tretinoin under medical supervision. They stress stabilizing hair loss before a hair transplant and plan to continue the regimen for at least 18 months.

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learn Hair Transplant

What should I consider before getting a hair transplant? Consider your medical history, donor hair availability, and choose a qualified surgeon.
What happens during a consultation? A consultation includes medical history review, treatment planning, and hair loss evaluation.
Can I get a hair transplant if I have a medical condition? You may be eligible for a hair transplant, but consult a specialist first.

learn Dexpanthenol

Can dexpanthenol be used alongside medical hair loss treatments? No known interaction has been reported, but no study has tested dexpanthenol together with minoxidil or finasteride. Ask a pharmacist before adding products to a prescribed regimen.

learn Exosomes

Do exosome-based treatments require medical supervision or can they be done at home? No exosome product is FDA-approved, for home or clinic use, and FDA has reported serious adverse events in patients who received unapproved exosome products. Home kits add risks of contamination, infection and unknown contents.

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