January 2021 in “ABC Heart Failure & Cardiomyopathy”
When treating older patients with both heart valve disease and heart muscle disease, doctors should create personalized treatment plans that address both conditions.
Some blood-thinning medications can increase the risk of bleeding, and certain factors like genetics and other health conditions affect their safety and effectiveness.
A user sharing their hair restoration results after taking finasteride for 12 months and minoxidil orally for 3 months; other users responding with questions and comments about the treatments used.
Treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, microneedling, and low level laser light therapy, which aim to reduce DHT production, increase cell absorption and blood flow, and stimulate epidermal stem cells. It also stresses the importance of patience when using these treatments.
Finasteride and minoxidil are recommended as first-line treatments for hair loss, with dutasteride and oral minoxidil as stronger options if needed. Hair transplants should only be considered after achieving stability with medication, and non-surgical options are suggested if medications are ineffective.
The user is seeking a doctor to prescribe finasteride for a receding hairline and thin hair, considering using minoxidil and supplements as well. Suggestions include using telehealth services or local doctors for prescriptions and exploring non-surgical treatment options with dermatologists.
Akshay Kumar's hair restoration appears conservative, likely involving a small-session FUE hair transplant or non-surgical treatments like PRP, with subtle improvements in density and frontal framing. The overall success is rated 3.5/5, with ongoing maintenance suggested for longevity.