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.
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.
The conversation is about someone considering a hair transplant due to ineffective hair loss treatments, with suggestions ranging from trying a hairpiece to continuing with medications like finasteride and minoxidil, and waiting for new treatments. Some advise against a transplant due to the extent of hair loss and the cost, while others share different views on the effectiveness of transplants and non-surgical options.
The user tried various hair loss treatments including minoxidil, finasteride, hormone therapy, dutasteride, microneedling, and natural oils. They plan to continue their regimen and may consider surgical options if results are unsatisfactory.