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research Assessment of the Nutritional Status of Internally Displaced School Children in the West and Littoral Regions of Cameroon

April 2024 in “Food science & nutrition”

Many displaced schoolchildren in Cameroon are malnourished, with high rates of thinness, stunting, underweight, and deficiencies in iron and protein.

research Effect of Cultural Factors on Hair Fall

January 2016 in “MRIMS Journal of Health Sciences”

Good cultural practices and proper nutrition can prevent hair loss in girls.

research Insulin Resistance in an Underweight Woman with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Case Study

December 2024 in “American Journal of Case Reports”

Underweight women with PCOS can have insulin resistance, and treatment with metformin and dexamethasone can improve symptoms.

research Is Hypercortisolism in Anorexia Nervosa Detectable Using Hair Samples?

3 citations , December 2017 in “Journal of Psychiatric Research”

Hair samples can't reliably detect hypercortisolism in anorexia nervosa patients.

research Pellagra and Anorexia Nervosa: A Case Report

8 citations , September 2019 in “Eating and Weight Disorders - Studies on Anorexia, Bulimia and Obesity”

A woman with anorexia nervosa improved after treatment for pellagra, reminding doctors to check for this deficiency in patients with eating disorders.

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community Having androgen receptor density and sensitivity at wrong f*ing place

in Satire 7 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on the use of topical minoxidil, microneedling, finasteride, and dutasteride, while debating the role of testosterone and DHT in hair loss. It also touches on the potential liver health impacts of these treatments and the genetic sensitivity of hair follicles to androgens.

community Not responding to any treatment - is HT the only way?

in Progress Pictures 3 upvotes 2 months ago

The user has tried various treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil, but is considering a hair transplant due to insufficient progress. Some users suggest that the treatments have at least stabilized hair loss, and recommend consulting clinics for a potential hair transplant while continuing medication.

community Im depressed and feeling hopeless about my progress and need guidance

in Chat 7 upvotes 1 year ago

A 20-year-old is feeling depressed about hair loss despite using minoxidil and finasteride for 5-6 months. Users suggest continuing treatment, trying derma rolling, oral minoxidil, and addressing lifestyle factors.

community 17M noticing hair shedding; using hair products, seeking advice

blash in General 92 upvotes 8 months ago

A 17-year-old is experiencing hair shedding and is concerned about a receding hairline, using hair products like powder and sea salt spray. Advice given includes maintaining good nutrition, ensuring hair products don't build up, and considering further resources if worried.

community Completely Lost with my hair 20M

in Progress Pictures 32 upvotes 6 months ago

A 20-year-old experiencing hair loss uses minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, vitamin D, and biotin. They are considering finasteride or dutasteride and are advised to consult a doctor for diagnosis and possible oral treatments.

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