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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 3 years Fin/Om progress update

      in Progress Pictures  359 upvotes 2 weeks 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 6 months 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.

      community 4 month update (OM - Dutasteride)

      in Progress Pictures  8 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user shared a 4-month update on their hair loss treatment, using 2.5 mg OM daily, 0.5 mg Dutasteride three times a week, and a multivitamin with biotin. They provided progress pictures to show their results.