Silk pillowcases reduce hair breakage and shedding by causing less friction, making hair appear healthier. They don't prevent hair loss but improve hair condition and comfort.
Finasteride is recommended for hair loss, while biotin is considered ineffective and unnecessary. Minoxidil is also suggested, and biotin pills are preferred over injections due to cost and absorption concerns.
The conversation discusses the frustration over the unavailability of 2.5mg dutasteride soft gels, with some users suggesting higher doses for better scalp DHT suppression. Concerns about side effects and the necessity of DHT are debated, with some users advocating for alternative treatments like RU58841 and oral minoxidil.
Mixing ground finasteride pills with Minoxidil for topical use, with concerns about effectiveness and side effects. Users suggest using professionally formulated topical finasteride instead.
A user ordered a compounded medication from Musely containing Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and other vitamins, expressing concerns about its contents and effectiveness. Another user shared their experience with side effects but noted hair regrowth, while adjusting the dosage to reduce symptoms.
In this study, content analysis of German YouTube videos revealed that women frequently experience both positive and negative symptoms related to oral contraceptive use and discontinuation, with bodily sensations often influencing their decisions to start or stop the pill.
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July 2018 in “Obstetrics & Gynecology”
This review discusses the various phenotypes and diagnostic challenges of polycystic ovary syndrome, highlighting its complex pathophysiology and associated health risks, and reports no new clinical results.
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May 2016 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology”
This article outlines the clinical features, evaluation, and treatment strategies for androgen excess in polycystic ovary syndrome, highlighting important diagnostic and management approaches but reporting no new research results.
This study explored the creation of 3D-printed baricitinib pills using polylactic acid and found that the doughnut-shaped tablets increased surface area and drug release, with 59% released from the higher concentration pill over 24 hours.