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GlossaryMagnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI scan)

uses magnetic fields and radio waves to image body tissues

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a medical imaging technique that uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to generate detailed images of the inside of the body. It is particularly useful for visualizing soft tissues, such as the brain, muscles, and organs, without the use of ionizing radiation.

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research An Ovarian Leydig Cell Tumor Undetected by Ultrasound in a Postmenopausal Woman with Hirsutism and Hyperandrogenism

12 citations, March 2018 in “Medicine”

A postmenopausal woman's hirsutism and high testosterone levels improved after surgery for an ovarian tumor not seen on ultrasound.

research Postsurgical Paresthesias of the Occipital Region: A Case Report

September 2011 in “PM&R”

The man's scalp tightness after hair surgery affects his life and work, and it's unclear if it's due to the surgery or a mental health issue.

research Hirsutism Due to Bilateral Leydig Cell Tumors

April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society”

A woman's severe hirsutism was caused by Leydig cell tumors in her ovaries, which improved after surgery.

research Extensive Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation Presenting as a Small Cutaneous Lesion on the Forehead

2 citations, December 2008 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology”

A small forehead lesion led to the discovery of a significant brain arteriovenous malformation in a young girl.

research Gonads

November 2013 in “John Wiley & Sons, Ltd eBooks”

The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of male and female gonadal disorders is crucial for effective treatment and better patient outcomes.

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community No, Finasteride as a treatment for MPB was not an "accident"

in Research/Science 105 upvotes 3 years ago

Finasteride was intentionally developed to treat BPH and later approved for male pattern baldness (MPB) due to its 5AR inhibition effects. The delay in MPB approval was due to concerns about off-label use for female hirsutism and the prioritization of treating a more debilitating condition.

community No motivation to workout because I’ll be bald no matter what

in Chat 78 upvotes 5 months ago

The conversation is about hair loss affecting motivation to work out. The original poster is using dutasteride and minoxidil and is considering a hair transplant.

community Proof you should Start fin early

in Satire 248 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is a humorous discussion about hair loss, with users expressing envy towards an ancient figure who still has a full head of hair. No specific treatments are mentioned.

community Recent Study finds Laser caps are more effective than 5% minoxidil for AGA

in Research/Science 124 upvotes 1 year ago

Laser caps are found to be more effective than 5% minoxidil for treating hair loss, and when combined with minoxidil, they are even more effective. Some users report positive results with laser treatments, while others see no change; the devices are FDA approved, but opinions on their efficacy vary.

community Trying to understand finasteride side effects and post finasteride syndrome

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 73 upvotes 4 years ago

The conversation discusses the side effects of finasteride, including low libido and erectile dysfunction, and the possibility of these effects being permanent, known as post-finasteride syndrome (PFS). Some users report personal experiences with PFS and debate whether the condition is real, with varying opinions on the reversibility of side effects and the role of individual biology.

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