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refers to emotional, psychological, and social well-being

Mental health refers to a person's emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how individuals think, feel, and act, influencing how they handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Good mental health is essential at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood, and is crucial for overall well-being and functioning.

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research Care of the Transgender Patient: The Role of the Gynecologist

86 citations, May 2013 in “American journal of obstetrics and gynecology”

Gynecologists should provide comprehensive care for transgender patients, including mental health evaluation, hormone therapy, and surgical options, while monitoring for side effects and ensuring patient safety.

research Standards of Care for the Health of Transsexual, Transgender, and Gender-Nonconforming People, Version 7

2295 citations, August 2012 in “The international journal of transgenderism/International journal of transgenderism”

The guidelines recommend informed consent for gender-affirming treatments and stress the importance of personalized, culturally sensitive care for transgender individuals.

research The Burden of Disease in Alopecia Areata: Canadian Online Survey of Patients and Caregivers

1 citations, September 2022 in “JMIR dermatology”

Alopecia Areata greatly affects the quality of life and mental health of Canadian patients and their caregivers.

research Psychosocial Dimensions of SLE: Implications for the Health Care Team

54 citations, April 2011 in “Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare”

SLE patients often face depression and anxiety due to physical changes, with African-American and Hispanic patients having higher unmet psychological needs.

research Evaluation of Healthcare of Gender-Dysphoric Veterans in the Veterans Affairs Northern California Health Care System

April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society”

Care for gender-dysphoric Veterans can be improved with a consistent, team-based approach.

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community It's not just about your hair, it's also about YOU!

in Chat 73 upvotes 1 year ago

The user has been on Finasteride and oral Minoxidil for hair loss and experienced minimal side effects. They suggest that a healthy lifestyle, including good sleep, exercise, diet, skincare, and mental health care, may help reduce the perceived side effects of Finasteride, although another user disagrees, emphasizing that side effects can vary and may not be mitigated by lifestyle alone.

community Help with female pattern baldness

in Female 10 upvotes 1 year ago

A user discusses their struggle with female pattern baldness, mentioning that Minoxidil helped initially but their hair health declined after stopping a specific diet. They seek advice on managing oily, brittle hair and mention using an egg yolk and olive oil mixture as a temporary solution.

community Hair loss 30F - thoughts on red light therapy vs min/fin?

in Female 6 upvotes 1 month ago

The conversation discusses hair loss treatments for a 30-year-old female, comparing red light therapy with minoxidil and finasteride. Concerns about hormonal impact and potential pregnancy are raised, with suggestions to consider spironolactone and microneedling, while emphasizing the importance of consulting a dermatologist.

community So we have 20k dollars human like machines available but no new effective treatment for hairloss since finasteride :)

in Chat 237 upvotes 1 month ago

There have been no new effective hair loss treatments since finasteride, despite technological advancements. Current treatments include finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841, with ongoing challenges and potential future solutions in research.

community People need to start accepting that only medical therapy (Fin/Dut) can save your hair in the long run.

in Treatment 112 upvotes 10 months ago

Minoxidil can regrow hair but doesn't address the underlying issue of DHT, leading to continued hair loss. Users discuss their experiences with finasteride and dutasteride, mentioning side effects, personal outcomes, and alternatives like microdosing topical finasteride.

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