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research A CLINICAL STUDY OF MUCOCUTANEOUS MANIFESTATIONS OF HIV
Most HIV patients in the study showed skin and mucous membrane issues, with oral thrush being the most common.
research Mucocutaneous Manifestations in HIV-Infected Patients and Their Relationship to CD4 Lymphocyte Counts
Most HIV-positive patients had skin problems, and conditions like oral thrush and boils were linked to weaker immune systems.
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Most patients with acquired hypoparathyroidism after neck surgery had hair, nail, and skin issues.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Discontinuing oral finasteride after 7 years and switching topical
A user stopped oral finasteride after 7 years due to decreased libido and switched to topical finasteride and minoxidil. Others shared similar experiences and discussed alternatives like dutasteride and topical treatments.
community 6 month progress daily oral fin 1mg, oral min 1.25mg, and topical min
A 35-year-old reported significant hair regrowth after six months of using daily oral finasteride (1mg), oral minoxidil (1.25mg), and topical minoxidil, with no major side effects except increased hair growth in unwanted areas. Noticeable improvements were seen around four months after starting finasteride.
community Topical is superior to oral in terms of results (my theory)
The conversation discusses the use of topical minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss, with some users combining them with oral treatments. Users share their experiences and opinions on effectiveness, cost, and convenience, with mixed views on whether topical or oral applications are superior.
community Found the solution tressbros - 1.5 years 2.5mg oral minox, 5mg finasteride, 8mg estradiol valerate (weekly)
The conversation discusses a transgender individual's successful hair loss treatment over 1.5 years using 2.5mg oral minoxidil, 5mg finasteride, and 8mg weekly injectable estradiol valerate. Some users debate the appropriateness of this approach within the group's goals, while others support the individualized treatment and its additional benefits for transgender individuals.
community 5 month regrowth (5 months fin, 3 month oral min)
A user shared their 5-month progress using Finasteride (1mg daily) and 3 months on Oral Minoxidil (5mg daily) for hair regrowth, reporting significant improvement and no side effects. They experienced initial shedding with Minoxidil but saw substantial regrowth, encouraging others to try these treatments.