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    GlossaryPatient Self-Assessment

    Patient Self-Assessment refers to a process where individuals evaluate and report their own health status, symptoms, or treatment outcomes. This can include filling out questionnaires or using digital tools to track changes in conditions like alopecia. It empowers patients to actively participate in their healthcare and provides valuable data for healthcare professionals to tailor treatments more effectively.

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      community Is anyone using melatonin for hair loss?

      in Research/Science  7 upvotes 2 months ago
      Melatonin is being discussed as a potential treatment for hair loss, with questions about its effectiveness and whether it should be used topically or orally. No specific conclusions or personal experiences were shared.

      community Most Recent Interesting Hairloss Studies: 10% Minox vs 5% Minox / Radio Rrequency Treatment for AA / Topical Ketoconazole / PRP+Minox vs Minox vs PRP / Alopecia as a systemic disease

      in Treatment  86 upvotes 4 years ago
      Treatments for hair loss, such as topical minoxidil, platelet-rich plasma therapy with or without minoxidil, ketoconazole, non-abative radio frequency, natural products, finasteride and cortexolone 17 alpha propionate. The post evaluates the efficacy and safety of these treatments in various studies.

      community Male pattern baldness, and mental health

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  330 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 48-year-old man has been using minoxidil for 15 years and considered finasteride but stopped due to potential side effects. He is concerned about his mental health and the impact of hair loss on self-image, and he encourages support among men experiencing hair loss.

      community Bad experience at Dermatologist

      in Update  42 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user had a disappointing dermatologist appointment where they were denied prescriptions for Dutasteride and oral Minoxidil for hair loss and were only offered a hair transplant referral. Other users sympathized, discussed self-medication, and suggested consulting a transplant doctor for up-to-date treatments.

      community My fin experience over 13+ years

      in Chat  148 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user's experience and success with taking finasteride to treat hair loss, which is confirmed by other users who have taken it without side effects. The user also advises that consulting a doctor before starting any kind of treatment for hair loss is important, as opposed to relying on self-made remedies available online.