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Puerto Rican children with cancer often experience symptoms like irritability, nausea, and hair loss, and need better education and continuous symptom management.
Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.
The post discusses hair loss treatments, specifically using minoxidil, finasteride, nizoral, and sulfur-including shampoo. The author shares personal experiences and tips for application, frequency, and managing side effects, noting significant regrowth with both minoxidil and finasteride.
Finasteride may cause sleep disturbances, with some users experiencing insomnia. Reducing the dosage, switching brands, or trying Dutasteride might help.
A 21-year-old woman with female pattern baldness has tried minoxidil, red light therapy, and supplements without success. She is considering spironolactone and seeking medical advice.
The conversation is about a user feeling hopeless due to hair loss despite using finasteride, dutasteride, and OM for over a year. Responses suggest therapy, self-improvement, and changing perspectives on appearance.