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    Glossary Refeeding

    process of reintroducing food after malnutrition or starvation

    Refeeding refers to the process of reintroducing food after a period of malnutrition or starvation. It must be done carefully to avoid refeeding syndrome, a potentially fatal condition characterized by rapid shifts in electrolytes and fluids, which can lead to heart failure and other complications.

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      community Receding hairline just starting, how to combat this?

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 33-year-old male with a receding hairline is advised to start with finasteride to block DHT and consider minoxidil for promoting hair growth. Other treatments like copper peptides and serums are deemed less effective, and ketoconazole shampoo is suggested for scalp health.

      community Still receding on dutasteride after 18 months

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  11 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 21-year-old male has been using dutasteride for 18 months and a topical minoxidil/finasteride solution for 2.5 years, but his hairline continues to recede. He is considering switching back to finasteride, as some users suggest increasing the dutasteride dose or adding other treatments like ketoconazole shampoo.

      community Still receding at 8 months on finasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  21 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, topical minoxidil, and microneedling to address hair loss but continues to experience recession after 8 months. Suggestions include being patient as treatments can take 12-18 months to show effects, considering a switch to dutasteride, and consulting a dermatologist for potential underlying scalp conditions.

      community Aggressive Receding after Six months on meds

      in Progress Pictures  18 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced aggressive hair loss despite using oral finasteride and minoxidil, with additional issues like dandruff and eyebrow hair loss. They are considering switching to oral minoxidil and dutasteride due to scalp inflammation and lack of improvement.

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