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Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks, but scalp injections seem safe and are gaining popularity
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research A Single Topical Application of Calcipotriol (50 µg/g) Ointment Has No Acute Effect on Systemic Calcium Homeostasis in Patients with Chronic Plaque Psoriasis
Putting calcipotriol ointment on the skin once doesn't change calcium levels in the body right away.
research How Far Should We Investigate Diffuse Alopecia in Women?
Routine thyroid tests for diffuse alopecia in women may not be necessary, but checking for iron deficiency anemia could be useful.
research Vitamin D-Dependent Rickets Type II
A 3-year-old with vitamin D-resistant rickets and severe hair loss died despite treatment, highlighting the need for improved management of the condition.
research A Rare Case of Hereditary 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D Resistant Rickets
A rare genetic mutation causes resistance to vitamin D, leading to severe rickets and requiring high doses of calcium and vitamin D for treatment.
research Symptomatic Hypercalcemia and Scarring Alopecia as Presenting Features of Sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis can cause severe high calcium levels, hair loss, and kidney failure.
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5 / 70 resultscommunity Why don’t finasteride gummies exist?
The conversation discusses the idea of creating finasteride gummies for hair loss treatment, with some users expressing skepticism about their effectiveness compared to pills. Concerns include the potential for reduced drug delivery in gummy form and the risk of children mistaking them for candy.
community I have a hard time believing that creatine overpowers fin/dut
The conversation is about whether creatine causes hair loss in individuals who are taking finasteride or dutasteride for hair loss. Some users report experiencing hair loss when taking creatine, while others do not. There is no consensus on the issue.
community Being Safe on Oral Minoxidil: tl;dr on the literature.
Oral minoxidil is effective for hair loss but can cause cardiovascular side effects, such as pericardial effusion, especially in those with genetic predispositions. Starting with low doses and monitoring cardiovascular health are advised to reduce risks.
community How does finasteride leave your body?
Finasteride is metabolized in the liver and excreted through urine and feces. Users humorously discuss its excretion, with one joking about it being expelled through ejaculation.
community Why is it barely impossible to find balding South Korean men
The post discusses the rarity of baldness among South Korean men. Users suggest this could be due to early treatment, high beauty standards, accessibility of healthcare, and genetics. Treatments like finasteride and dutasteride are commonly used, and hair transplants are also popular.