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    GlossaryMedical History (Patient History)

    comprehensive record of an individual's past and present health information

    Medical History, also known as Health History or Patient History, is a comprehensive record of an individual's past and present health information. It includes details about past illnesses, surgeries, medications, allergies, family medical history, and lifestyle factors. This information is crucial for healthcare providers to diagnose conditions accurately, plan treatments, and monitor ongoing health issues.

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      Evaluation of Hair Loss

      research Evaluation of Hair Loss

      21 citations, May 1996 in “Current problems in dermatology”
      Detailed patient history and physical exams are crucial for diagnosing hair loss.
      Hair Diseases

      research Hair Diseases

      28 citations, September 1998 in “Medical Clinics of North America”
      Most hair loss can be diagnosed with patient history and physical exam, and a few common types make up most cases.
      Approach to Patients with Suspected Rheumatic Disease

      research Approach to Patients with Suspected Rheumatic Disease

      8 citations, May 2018 in “Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice”
      Doctors should use a detailed patient history and physical exam to diagnose joint pain, and consult a rheumatologist early for suspected autoimmune diseases.

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      community Thin spots over time even with Finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  132 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user shared their experience with Finasteride for hair loss, noting improvement but still some thinning. They plan to get a hair transplant to address remaining thin spots and strengthen their hairline.

      community Physician here AMA – 30M oral Fin 1-1.25 mg daily

      in Update  47 upvotes 2 years ago
      Hair loss treatments, specifically the use of finasteride, microneedling and potentially oral minoxidil. People discussed their experiences with finasteride, its effects on sexual behaviors, as well as potential solutions such as tadalafil or using other growth factor signal peptides for hope in curing male pattern baldness.

      community This is the best time in human history to be fighting hair loss

      in Treatment  193 upvotes 2 years ago
      This conversation discusses the advancements in treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil and new promising treatments such as pyrilutamide and verteporfin. Other treatments discussed were taking minoxidil orally, tretinoin to turn non-responders into responders and microneedling to further boost growth.