research The Spectrum of Inflammatory Skin Disease Following Jejuno-Ileal Bypass for Morbid Obesity
Some patients developed skin inflammation after obesity surgery, and a medication called dapsone helped treat it.
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research Cross-Sectional Study of the Association Between Skin Tags and Vascular Risk Factors in a Bariatric Clinic-Based Cohort of Irish Adults with Morbid Obesity
Skin tags in obese individuals may indicate higher cardiovascular risk.
research Skin Manifestations and Biophysical Properties in Patients With Morbid Obesity and Changes After Weight Loss: A Two-Year Prospective Study
Weight loss surgery improved several skin conditions in obese patients but often caused hair loss.
research Cross-Sectional Study of the Association Between Skin Tags and Vascular Risk Factors in a Bariatric Clinic-Based Cohort of Irish Adults with Morbid Obesity
Skin tags in obese individuals may indicate a higher risk of heart disease and diabetes.
research Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy in Treatment of Morbid Obesity in Children and Adolescents: Single Center Experience
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is safe and effective for treating obesity in children and teens.
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Topical finasteride results in plasma levels 100 times lower than oral finasteride, potentially reducing systemic side effects. Users report similar efficacy with fewer side effects, suggesting a preference for topical application.
community How much do you guys think diet and sleep affects results?
The conversation discusses whether lifestyle factors like diet and sleep affect hair growth in people with reversible hair loss. Some believe these factors, along with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, can improve hair health, while others argue hair loss is mostly determined by genetics and DHT sensitivity.
community Starting Pyrilutamide BID. First dose was yesterday. Diffuse thinning. I will put my full regimen below.
A user's regimen to help with their diffuse thinning, which includes taking Pyrilutamide BID, 1mg finasteride daily, 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily, topical minoxidil since August 2021, LLLT every two days, topical fin, progesterone, melatonin, minoxidil (started one week ago), pumpkin seed oil and not dermarolling; other commenters suggested Nizoral for dandruff control and caution when using pre-mixed products with Pyrilutamide.
community Almost 3 years of dht blockers and my ups and downs
The user experienced hair loss starting at 16 and used finasteride and minoxidil, later switching to dutasteride and oral minoxidil, which improved hair thickness after an initial shedding phase. The user also noted the importance of using shampoo to manage dermatitis and maintain scalp health.
community Bald heads are my biggest fetish
User shares obsession with bald heads and thanks others for update pics. Another user mentions taking Finasteride despite potential side effects.