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research How to distinguish medicalization from over-medicalization?

41 citations , June 2018 in “Medicine Health Care and Philosophy”

This article proposes criteria to differentiate between medicalization and over-medicalization, examining the consequences and ethical considerations of misidentifying medical issues, and suggests guideline questions to help draw clearer boundaries in medicine.

research Male hormonal contraception: looking back and moving forward

23 citations , October 2015 in “Andrology”

This review discusses the physiological basis, history, and current development of male hormonal contraception, highlighting its potential risks and benefits, but reports no new research findings.

research Testosterone levels in healthy men and the relation to behavioural and physical characteristics: facts and constructs

229 citations , March 2001 in “European journal of endocrinology”

This review discusses the complex relationship between testosterone levels and male appearance and behavior, emphasizing the limitations and potential biases in making generalizations from current data.

research Androgen treatment of postmenopausal women

28 citations , May 2013 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology”

This review presents substantial evidence supporting testosterone use for hypoactive sexual desire disorder in postmenopausal women, but notes safety concerns with off-label prescribing due to lack of approved formulations.

research Pohl-Pinkus constrictions of hair following chemotherapy for Hodgkin's disease

8 citations , February 2005 in “British Journal of Haematology”

This report describes a case of a man developing hair changes, including Beau's lines and Pohl-Pinkus constrictions, following ABVD chemotherapy.

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community 11 months of finasteride use, but side effects are becoming increasingly real

27 upvotes 8 years ago

A user experienced severe sexual side effects and man boobs after 11 months of finasteride use, despite initial positive results for hair growth. They are discontinuing finasteride and caution others about potential risks, suggesting that side effects may be more common than reported.

community Hair loss after COVID or vaccination isn’t “made up” but it’s also not what TikTok makes it sound like

2 upvotes 7 months ago

COVID and COVID vaccination can trigger hair loss, primarily telogen effluvium, due to stress and immune system activation. Proper diagnosis and addressing factors like nutrition and stress are crucial for recovery.

community Progressive insomnia (treatment-resistant) due to Finasteride

8 upvotes 4 years ago

A medical student experienced hair loss slowing with Finasteride but developed severe, treatment-resistant insomnia. They tried various medications with little effect, suspecting Post-Finasteride Syndrome, and others suggested the insomnia might be linked to Finasteride's impact on neurosteroids.

community Creatine Doesn’t Cause Hair Loss: Stop the BS

137 upvotes 11 months ago

Creatine does not cause hair loss, despite many users reporting personal experiences of hair shedding. Scientific evidence shows no link between creatine and increased hair loss or hormone changes.

community Does creatine increase DHT/cause hair loss?

21 upvotes 3 years ago

Creatine is reported to cause increased hair shedding, but there is no scientific evidence linking it to hair loss. Some users manage hair loss with finasteride and minoxidil or consider stopping creatine if shedding worsens.

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technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth

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learn Thymosin Beta 4

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