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    GlossaryOsteopathic Medicine (OM)

    emphasizes holistic healthcare and musculoskeletal system manipulation

    Osteopathic Medicine (OM) is a branch of medical practice that emphasizes a holistic approach to healthcare, focusing on the interrelationship between the body's structure and function. Practitioners, known as Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs), are fully licensed physicians who receive additional training in the musculoskeletal system and employ techniques such as osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) to diagnose, treat, and prevent illness and injury.

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      community Debating about taking OM at 17

      in General  103 upvotes 2 days ago
      A 17-year-old is considering using minoxidil (OM) for hair thinning but is concerned about potential side effects and hormone disruption. They plan to use rosemary oil, ketoconazole shampoo, hair peptides, microneedling, and scalp massages as part of their treatment.

      community 3 years Fin/Om progress update

      in Progress Pictures  363 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride since late 2021 and added oral minoxidil in mid-2024, considering adding dutasteride for better results. Users discuss the effectiveness and side effects of these treatments, with some recommending ketoconazole shampoo for redness.

      community 2.5mg to 5mg OM after 2 weeks too soon?

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user started taking 2.5mg oral Minoxidil (OM) and 1mg Finasteride after using topical Finasteride, Minoxidil, and Tretinoin for 2.5 months. They are considering increasing the OM dose before an upcoming hair transplant to improve its success.