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Lipedema is a painful fat disorder in women that's hard to treat, often worsens with hormonal changes, and requires symptom-focused therapies.
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Kawasaki's disease can occur in adults and should be considered with specific symptoms and high ferritin levels.
research Disorders of the Hair and Nails
The document reviews various hair and nail disorders, their causes, and treatments, emphasizing the need for proper diagnosis and the link between nail changes and systemic diseases.
research Cutaneous Manifestations of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Schoolchildren and Adolescents
The article concludes that schoolchildren and adolescents experienced various skin issues during the COVID-19 pandemic, including acne from masks and other skin reactions from the virus and vaccines.
research The Use of Finasteride in Treating Androgenetic Alopecia in Adult Men
Finasteride effectively treats mild to moderate hair loss in men aged 18-41, with some side effects.
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A user's 12 month progress on finasteride and 10 months of microneedling for hair loss treatment, which has resulted in improved temple areas with no side effects from the finasteride. They have not used minoxidil yet but are considering it for further gains. DHT blocking drugs such as finasteride and dutasteride are recommended to maintain regrowth results.
community Sublingual Minoxidil - Cure to Hairloss?
The conversation discusses the potential benefits of sublingual minoxidil for hair loss treatment. It suggests that sublingual minoxidil, which bypasses the liver, may have fewer side effects, greater bioavailability, and could be more effective than oral minoxidil.
community Impressive Progress with New Additions
The user reports improved hair growth after adding oral minoxidil and microneedling to their routine, while reducing oral minoxidil dosage due to hand swelling. They've been treating hair loss with finasteride and minoxidil since 2015, with intermittent use of minoxidil.
community Should I just keep trusting my medicine?
A user noticed hair thinning and was prescribed spironolactone, which led to increased hair loss. They were advised to switch to finasteride.
community What's "wrong" with oral minoxidil, exactly?
Oral minoxidil can boost hair growth but may cause side effects like heart palpitations and increased body hair. Many prefer topical minoxidil due to fewer side effects.