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research Complications with Hair Transplantation

12 citations , April 2020 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America”

This article discusses potential complications in hair restoration surgery and emphasizes the importance of thorough planning and patient participation in reducing risks, but reports no new clinical findings.

research What Surgeons Need to Know About Gender Confirmation Surgery When Providing Care for Transgender Individuals

126 citations , February 2017 in “JAMA Surgery”

This article outlines best practices from the World Professional Association for Transgender Health's standards to guide health care professionals in providing comprehensive care for transgender individuals, addressing mental health, endocrinology, and surgery.

research High-content drug screening for rare diseases

29 citations , June 2017 in “Journal of Inherited Metabolic Disease”

This review discusses the potential of using high-throughput and high-content screening methods for drug repositioning in rare diseases and reports no new results.

The Investigation and Management of Severe Hyperandrogenism Pre- and Postmenopause: Non-Tumor Disease Is Strongly Associated with Metabolic Syndrome and Typically Responds to Insulin-Sensitization with Metformin

research The investigation and management of severe hyperandrogenism pre- and postmenopause: Non-tumor disease is strongly associated with metabolic syndrome and typically responds to insulin-sensitization with metformin

14 citations , January 2008 in “Gynecological Endocrinology”

This study reports that in women with non-tumor hyperandrogenism, a decrease in serum testosterone from insulin-sensitizing therapy like metformin may indicate a low likelihood of having an androgen-secreting tumor.

research Hair restoration surgery: pre-surgical considerations and pitfalls

July 2024 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research”

This review outlines diagnostic strategies and a thorough checklist for evaluating patients before they undergo hair restoration surgery, addressing non-scarring and scarring alopecia, to improve surgical outcomes and avoid errors, according to this source.

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community Tressless: The Sub Where people fear monger about Finasteride, but advocate for Oral Minoxidil.

29 upvotes 4 years ago

Oral minoxidil is considered unsafe due to severe side effects and requires close medical supervision, while oral finasteride is viewed as safe and effective. There is debate over the fear-mongering around finasteride and the downplaying of minoxidil's risks, with some users advocating for proper health screenings before use.

community ABS-201 Trial - What should I know going in

in Research/Science 28 upvotes 6 months ago

The conversation is about a user preparing to join the ABS-201 clinical trial for hair loss treatment, which involves a prolactin inhibitor. The user plans to update others on their progress if enrolled.

community Too many men find out about finasteride years too late

182 upvotes 3 months ago

Many men learn about finasteride too late for effective hair loss treatment. Early use of finasteride is crucial, but fear of side effects and lack of awareness hinder timely adoption.

community Why not just take the drugs before hair loss?

in Chat 123 upvotes 6 months ago

Finasteride and dutasteride are discussed as preventative treatments for hair loss, with some advocating for early use and others concerned about side effects, especially before full maturity. Many regret not starting these treatments earlier due to their effectiveness in preventing or slowing hair loss.

community Inflammation (and health care system) frustration

6 upvotes 1 year ago

A woman is frustrated with her hair loss and the slow, ineffective healthcare system in Canada. She has tried treatments like minoxidil, doxycycline, and kenalog injections, but continues to experience painful inflammation and hair loss.

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learn Scalp Micropigmentation

What should I do before my scalp micropigmentation appointment? Most providers ask clients to skip alcohol and caffeine, and to avoid over-the-counter blood thinners, for 24-48 hours. Never stop a prescribed blood thinner without your doctor's approval.

learn Hair Transplant

What are the pre-operative and post-operative care instructions for a hair transplant? Clinics commonly advise stopping smoking and alcohol 1-2 weeks before a hair transplant and pausing over-the-counter aspirin or ibuprofen beforehand, then following the clinic's own post-op routine. Never stop a blood thinner a doctor prescribed you without that doctor's approval.

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