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      research FEATURES OF DIAGNOSIS OF POSTCOVID ALOPECIA

      June 2023
      This research addresses the common concern of hair loss, often seen in post-COVID syndrome and other systemic conditions, and highlights uncertainties around its causes, diagnostic criteria, and the necessity for medical consultation, with implications for patient psychological wellbeing.

      research How to distinguish medicalization from over-medicalization?

      41 citations , June 2018 in “Medicine Health Care and Philosophy”
      This article proposes criteria to differentiate between medicalization and over-medicalization, examining the consequences and ethical considerations of misidentifying medical issues, and suggests guideline questions to help draw clearer boundaries in medicine.

      research A New Suture for Hair Transplantation

      2 citations , January 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery”
      This study concluded that poliglecaprone 25 sutures may result in less postoperative discomfort and narrower scar formation compared to metal staples in hair transplantation donor site closures.

      research A practical method for hair seperation at otoplasty surgery: hair gel

      August 2019
      This study reported that using hair gel is a cheap and practical method for preventing hair interference during otoplasty surgeries, as it keeps hair in place under sterile conditions without patient complaints about maintaining the gel for two days post-operation.

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      community 3 months on fin + min: Honest & detailed review.

       4 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 25-year-old male using 1mg finasteride daily and 5% topical minoxidil twice daily noticed slight hair density improvement on the crown, less shedding, and no serious side effects except occasional mild discomfort. He uses Nizoral shampoo for itching and takes Vitamin D and Magnesium supplements, while maintaining a positive mental outlook and working on improving his sleep schedule.

      community EU Shouldn't Ban Fin & Dut: PFS is NOT REAL.

       10 upvotes 1 year ago
      Finasteride and Dutasteride do not cause depression or "Post Finasteride Syndrome," with concerns often linked to the nocebo effect and preexisting mental health issues. The EU is unlikely to ban these drugs, but access may become more restricted due to ongoing debates.

      community Hairloss has destroyed my Life completely

      in Chat  339 upvotes 1 year ago
      A young person is distressed about rapid hair loss despite using finasteride and recently starting oral minoxidil. Many suggest continuing treatment, considering dutasteride, and seeking therapy for mental health support.

      community Reversing 8 years of hair loss. Dut is freaking magic!

       4082 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user successfully reversed hair loss over 17 months using 0.5mg dutasteride and 5mg oral minoxidil daily, noting significant improvement without a transplant. Minor side effects like headaches and testicular discomfort were reported but resolved quickly.

      community Hair Transplant before and after

       216 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user underwent a hair transplant with 2800 grafts and used a topical treatment containing minoxidil. They also had scalp micropigmentation (SMP) to enhance the results, which cost $15,000 for the surgery and $1,500 for SMP sessions.