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research Vitamin C Deficiency in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: The Forgotten Micronutrient
Many people with inflammatory bowel disease have a vitamin C deficiency, which can lead to scurvy symptoms.
research Chronic Pancreatitis and Persistent Steatorrhea: What Is the Correct Dose of Enzymes?
Enzyme doses for chronic pancreatitis should match meal size, not patient size.
research Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Fortified Biscuits as a Nutritional Supplement for Zinc Deficient Rats
Zinc oxide nanoparticle biscuits improved growth and health in zinc-deficient rats without toxicity.
research Potential Pharmacological Activities of Pumpkin Seeds as a Functional Food: A Comprehensive Review
Pumpkin seeds may improve health due to their rich nutrients and potential to treat various conditions.
research Symptom Management in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Effective symptom management in IBD improves quality of life and prevents complications.
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community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies
Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.
community C’est terrible - at my wits end
A 29-year-old woman is experiencing gradual hair thinning since age 15, suspects Androgenic Alopecia, and has tried 5% minoxidil with little success. She has purchased various hair loss treatments including minoxidil, dutasteride, finasteride, and spironolactone, but is cautious about starting them due to potential interactions with her ADHD medication.
community New and Interesting HairLoss Studies/Papers/Reviews
Hair loss treatments discussed include Dutasteride with Ketoconazole, tissue engineering strategies, and androgenetic alopecia therapies. Massage doubles follicular retention, improving treatment effectiveness.
community Just popped my first fin, excited as hell!
A user shared their excitement about starting finasteride for hair loss after trying various ineffective methods. Other users discussed their experiences with finasteride, including shedding phases and side effects, with one mentioning using topical finasteride and minoxidil.
community Well here I am 3-4 years later.
The conversation is about someone who has been taking finasteride for hair loss without success, considering switching to dutasteride or giving up treatment. Suggestions include trying dutasteride, microneedling, infrared therapy, multivitamins, and high-concentration topical solutions combining finasteride and dutasteride.