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precursor of vitamin B5 with hair stimulating effects
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glaucoma medication with hair follicle stimulant effects
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research Choice of Recall Period for Patient-Reported Outcome Measures: Criteria for Consideration
Choosing the right recall period for patient feedback is important for accurate data and depends on the disease, symptom changes, and patient impact.
research Patient Experience in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Development of Novel Patient-Reported Symptom and Patient-Reported Impact Measures
New tools were created to help lupus patients report their symptoms and impacts more accurately.
research Validation of the Cutaneous Lupus Disease Area and Severity Index Using Physician- and Patient-Assessed Health Outcome Measures
CLASI is a valid tool for assessing skin activity and damage in lupus patients.
research Combination Therapy with Injectable Platelet-Rich Fibrin and Microneedling for Male Androgenetic Alopecia: An Evaluation of Current Practice
Injectable platelet-rich fibrin with microneedling is safe and effective for male hair loss but less supported than other treatments.
research The Spectrum of Health Domains Important to Lupus Patients: Early Development of a Disease Activity Patient Reported Outcome
A new tool helps lupus patients and doctors better track symptoms and quality of life.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity My Testosterone is less than 1/3rd In 7 Months since I took Finasteride!
A user experienced a significant drop in testosterone levels after taking finasteride, leading to side effects like low libido and muscle mass loss. Despite its effectiveness for hair, the user decided to stop finasteride due to its impact on hormones, preferring to be bald.
community My progress story for my hair loss treatment
User's hair loss treatment progress includes 1 mg finasteride, 2.5 mg minoxidil tablets twice daily, microneedling 3 times a week, and Fungoral shampoo twice weekly. Good progress and minimal side effects reported.
community Completely defeated after trying so hard with topical finasteride.
A user who has tried multiple treatments for hair loss, including oral and topical finasteride and liposomal finasteride, but experienced severe side effects in each case; the user is considering trying RU58841 or aromatise inhibitors as alternatives.
community Be careful when switching from Finasteride to Dutasteride because for more efficacy.
Switching from finasteride to dutasteride may be more effective for hair regrowth due to dutasteride's stronger enzyme inhibition, but combining both drugs could enhance results. Some users report better outcomes with dutasteride, while others recommend a gradual transition to prevent potential hair loss.
community Why is it "not right" to start off with Dutasteride?
The conversation discusses whether it's better to start hair loss treatment with finasteride or dutasteride. Opinions vary, but many suggest starting with finasteride due to its shorter half-life and easier management of side effects, while others argue dutasteride is more effective and has fewer side effects.