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scalp tattoos to mimic the appearance of light stubble
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research Anti-TNF Antibody-Induced Psoriasiform Skin Lesions in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease Are Characterised by Interferon-γ-Expressing Th1 Cells and IL-17A/IL-22-Expressing Th17 Cells and Respond to Anti-IL-12/IL-23 Antibody Treatment
Anti-IL-12/IL-23 antibody therapy effectively treats psoriasiform skin lesions in IBD patients.
research Psychological Effects of Androgenetic Alopecia on Women: Comparisons with Balding Men and Female Control Subjects
Hair loss affects women's mental health more than men's, causing anxiety, low self-esteem, and social insecurity.
research The Psychological Effects of Androgenetic Alopecia in Men
Hair loss can cause low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression in men.
research Generalized Pustular Psoriasis: A 29-Year Study of 63 Patients
Generalized pustular psoriasis patients often need strong medication and careful treatment due to flare-ups and complications.
research Psychosomatic Concepts in Dermatology
Mental and social factors greatly affect skin conditions and doctors find it hard to deal with these aspects.
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5 / 918 resultscommunity PSA: Fin/Dut are NON-NEGOTIABLE
Finasteride and dutasteride are essential for stopping hair loss, while natural remedies are ineffective. Minoxidil can be added if needed, but blocking DHT is crucial.
community PSA: Stop overpaying for your Fin/Dut and get your meds for $20/year.
Finasteride and Dutasteride can be obtained cheaply through Amazon One Medical with an Rx Pass subscription for $20/year. Users discuss various options and costs for hair loss treatments, including Blink Health and Mark Cuban's pharmacy.
community PSA: Caffeine and Hair Transplants
A user shared their experience with a hair transplant, emphasizing the importance of avoiding caffeine 7 days before the procedure. Ignoring this advice led to reduced effectiveness of the numbing agent, causing significant discomfort during the transplant.
community PSA: You guys are paying way too much for your Finasteride and Minoxidil. Here's the cheapest I've found.
Finasteride and minoxidil can be obtained cheaply through Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drugs and Costco's Kirkland brand, respectively, costing about $7.53/month combined. Amazon's RXPass and virtual visits at Dr. B. offer additional savings.
community PSA: My GP told me you should get yearly kidney and liver tests if you are on Dutasteride
Dutasteride users should get yearly kidney and liver tests, especially young people. General health checkups are not common in the UK, but such tests are recommended as a precaution.