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research Mapping the Global Landscape of Therapeutic Patient Education and Self-Management Support Programs in Psoriasis: A Qualitative Study
There are various tools available to help psoriasis patients manage their condition, but their effectiveness is unclear and they face issues like lack of financial support.
research Implementation and Evaluation of a Platelet-Rich Plasma Multimedia Patient Education Tool for Patients With Androgenetic Alopecia
The multimedia tool improved patient understanding of PRP treatment for hair loss.
research Improving Knowledge of Hair Loss Disorders: Assessing the Efficacy of a Dermatologist-Developed Social Media Video Library for Patient Education
Social media videos made by dermatologists significantly improved patient knowledge about hair loss.
research The Difficult Hair Loss Patient: A Particular Challenge
Treating hair loss requires a comprehensive approach that addresses both physical and emotional aspects, with a focus on diagnosis, patient education, and good communication.
research Cutaneous Toxicities of New Targeted Cancer Therapies: Must Know for Diagnosis, Management, and Patient-Proxy Empowerment
New targeted cancer drugs can cause skin side effects, and managing them requires patient education and timely care.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Topical tretinoin increases minoxidil absorption by 3x. Thoughts?
Topical tretinoin can increase the absorption of minoxidil by three times, which may enhance its effectiveness for hair loss treatment. Tretinoin causes increased skin turnover, making the skin more permeable and potentially improving minoxidil's efficacy.
community Just started RU a month ago after being on fin and min for almost 3 years. Progress so far: My temples were pretty bare before this. Really hoping at least some of these become terminal.
A user started using RU58841 a month ago after using finasteride and minoxidil for nearly three years, hoping for hair regrowth at the temples. Other users suggest vitamin B supplements and microneedling to improve hair thickness, and one mentions the possibility of a hair transplant for the temples.
community Can someone explain the Dutasteride hysteria in this community?
The conversation is about the double standard in the hair loss community regarding shedding when using different treatments. The conclusion is that shedding is considered normal when starting finasteride or minoxidil, but not when starting dutasteride, despite the fact that dutasteride is more effective at reducing DHT.
community 2 month of Finastrade 1.25 mg every day/minoxidil 5% twice a day/dermaroller .7 mm twice a week. Is there is any hope for the bald spaces to grow back
A user's progress pictures after taking finasteride, minoxidil and dermaroller treatments for hair loss over the past two months. Other users replied to offer advice and support on whether there is hope for hair regrowth.
community Derm prescribed ketoconazole 2% shampoo, claiming my case “is not bad enough yet” for fin. Second opinion?
A user was prescribed ketoconazole shampoo by their dermatologist for early-stage hair loss, but is unsure if this is the right treatment. Most commenters suggest seeking a second opinion or starting finasteride treatment immediately, while a few caution about potential side effects.