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    GlossaryMedical Treatments (Medical Interventions)

    methods used by healthcare professionals to manage and cure illnesses

    Medical Treatments, also known as Medical Therapies or Medical Interventions, refer to the various methods and procedures used by healthcare professionals to diagnose, manage, and cure illnesses or medical conditions. These can include medications, surgeries, physical therapies, and other techniques aimed at improving a patient's health and well-being.

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      community Ronaldo and his Brothers Hairline (10 years difference)

      in Chat  498 upvotes 9 months ago
      Ronaldo's hairline remains sharp, while his brother's is receding. Opinions vary on whether Ronaldo uses treatments like finasteride or has had hair transplants, with some attributing his hairline to genetics and others to possible medical interventions.

      community I don’t know what to do at this point

      in Female  87 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 21-year-old woman with female pattern baldness has tried minoxidil, red light therapy, and supplements without success. She is considering spironolactone and seeking medical advice.

      community 5 months topical spiro + minox + micro

      in Progress Pictures  6 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 35-year-old male uses topical minoxidil, spironolactone, and microneedling for hair loss, with spironolactone prescribed based on a DNA test indicating poor response to finasteride and dutasteride. Despite concerns about the test's validity and spironolactone's side effects, he reports stable or improved hair condition and no low testosterone symptoms.

      community Male pattern baldness, and mental health

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  332 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 48-year-old man has been using minoxidil for 15 years and considered finasteride but stopped due to potential side effects. He is concerned about his mental health and the impact of hair loss on self-image, and he encourages support among men experiencing hair loss.

      community Why is it "not right" to start off with Dutasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  60 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation discusses whether it's better to start hair loss treatment with finasteride or dutasteride. Opinions vary, but many suggest starting with finasteride due to its shorter half-life and easier management of side effects, while others argue dutasteride is more effective and has fewer side effects.