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Glossary Patient Self-Assessment

process where individuals evaluate and report their own health status

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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research Assessment of quality of life and self‐esteem in male patients with androgenetic alopecia before and after hair transplantation

March 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”

This study found that hair transplant surgery significantly improved self-esteem and quality of life in patients with androgenetic alopecia.

research (122) Erectile Hemodynamics Asessment In ED Patients With Self-Diagnosed Post-finasteride syndrome (PFS)

May 2023 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine”

In this study, researchers found no evidence of hemodynamic alterations associated with erectile dysfunction in men self-diagnosed with post-finasteride syndrome following the use of finasteride for hair loss.

research Reproducibility of global photographic assessments of patients with male pattern baldness in a clinical trial with finasteride.

5 citations , January 1995 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

A trial found that using finasteride, a hair growth drug, can be effectively measured by comparing before and after photos.

Progression of Hair Loss in Men With Androgenetic Alopecia: Long-Term Controlled Observational Data in Placebo-Treated Patients

research Progression of hair loss in men with androgenetic alopecia (male pattern hair loss): long-term (5-year) controlled observational data in placebo-treated patients.

9 citations , December 2008

In this study, untreated men with androgenetic alopecia continued to experience progressive hair loss over a 5-year period, with a significant decline in hair density observed in the placebo group.

research Patient-reported outcome assessment and objective evaluation of chemotherapy-induced alopecia

8 citations , February 2018 in “European journal of oncology nursing”

This study found that the Hair Mass Index is suitable for quantifying hair loss, but patient self-assessment is the most reliable method for evaluating chemotherapy-induced alopecia in clinical practice.

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community Why is nobody talking about the new study results for Pyrilutamide??

53 upvotes 1 year ago

Pyrilutamide shows promising hair growth results, but skepticism exists due to potential biases and lack of blinding in the study. Concerns about side effects and legitimacy of the product persist, with comparisons to finasteride and discussions on post-finasteride syndrome.

community KX-826+Minoxidil Outperforms Minoxidil Alone for AGA Treatment: 30+ New Hairs/cm² (24 Weeks, P=0.0075)

38 upvotes 1 year ago

KX-826 combined with minoxidil significantly increases hair growth compared to minoxidil alone for treating male androgenetic alopecia, with no unexpected safety concerns. Users discuss various hair loss treatments, including KX-826, minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, sharing personal experiences and sourcing information.

community Summary of Procapil video by Haircafe

2 upvotes 1 year ago

Procapil is marketed as a natural hair loss treatment but lacks strong evidence and is industry-biased. Minoxidil and Finasteride are the only FDA-approved treatments for androgenetic alopecia.

community How are people getting DUT so easily?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 15 upvotes 1 year ago

Dutasteride is hard to get in Europe due to prescription rules, leading some to consider online pharmacies or travel. Users discuss alternatives like private doctors and compare it to finasteride, expressing concerns about side effects and effectiveness.

community A PSA for everyone in here dealing with shedding

in Treatment 72 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride require patience, as they can take months or years to show results, with initial shedding being common. Consistency is key, and unnecessary supplements should be avoided to prevent stress and impatience from worsening the situation.

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