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research Telogen effluvium after COVID-19 vaccination among public in Saudi Arabia
Some people in Saudi Arabia experienced hair loss after the COVID-19 vaccine, more often in women and those without prior hair loss.
research Spectrum of Mucocutaneous Reactions to COVID-19 Vaccination: A Report from a Web-Based Study from India.
Most skin reactions to COVID-19 vaccines in India were mild and not a reason to avoid vaccination.
research Use of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) Agonists in Modulating Preexisting Dermatologic Disease: A Systematic Review
GLP-1 agonists may help treat certain skin conditions.
research Post‐Finasteride Syndrome or Pre‐Existing Vulnerability? Rethinking Patient Selection
Post-finasteride syndrome may be linked to pre-existing psychological issues, not just the drug.
research COVID-19 in adult patients with pre-existing chronic cardiac, respiratory and metabolic disease: a critical literature review with clinical recommendations
COVID-19 severely affects older adults with chronic heart, lung, or metabolic diseases.
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5 / 130 resultscommunity Do you believe these studies are real or just fear mongering
Finasteride can regrow hair but may cause depression and suicidal thoughts in some users. The connection between finasteride and mental health issues is debated, with some attributing it to pre-existing conditions or stress.
community Not sure if fin is enough, still losing lots of hair
The user has been on finasteride for 17 months to treat hair loss, with some improvement in the crown but still experiencing significant shedding. They are considering if finasteride alone is sufficient and are hesitant to use minoxidil due to a pre-existing condition, while another person suggests trying dutasteride.
community Extreme caution: my experience using Ru58841 only once
An 18-year-old experienced severe side effects, including heart palpitations and high blood pressure, after using RU58841 once, leading to a referral to cardiology for suspected left ventricular hypertrophy. The user regrets using RU58841 and seeks advice on recovery, while others suggest preexisting conditions or genetic predispositions may be factors.
community Why I believe PFS is not a "real" condition (and what I believe it is instead)
The post argues that Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) is likely not real and suggests symptoms may be due to mental health issues or the nocebo effect. The conversation includes personal experiences with finasteride, highlighting both positive and negative effects, and emphasizes consulting doctors and using reliable sources for medication.
community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied
Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.