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New genes linked to ichthyosis were found, but there's still no cure; treatment options are improving.
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The dog's skin and anemia issues returned after stopping treatment for Babesia gibsoni.
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This conversation discussed the potential for a hair loss treatment alternative to minoxidil, with many users debating the economic and health implications of such an option. Some suggested that finasteride could be used as an alternative, while others argued that this would ultimately not benefit pharmaceutical companies due to their reliance on planned obsolescence.
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The conversation is about the effectiveness of hair loss treatments, specifically finasteride and dutasteride, in different populations. Some users believe that the results of Japanese studies may not be relevant to Caucasian men, especially young ones, and that East Asians may respond better to these treatments. Others argue that clinical studies should be the basis for decision-making, while acknowledging that individual responses to medications can vary.
community Everyone is ignoring that plasma finasteride levels are 100x lower with topical compared to oral.
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community Bee venom better than minoxidil?
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