research Obesity and the Skin: Skin Physiology and Skin Manifestations of Obesity
Obesity affects skin health, causing conditions like acanthosis nigricans and may require different treatment approaches.
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research Skin Grafting for the Treatment of Chronic Leg Ulcers: A Systematic Review in Evidence-Based Medicine
Skin grafts are effective for chronic leg ulcers, especially autologous split-thickness grafts for venous ulcers, but more data is needed for diabetic ulcers.
research The Skin and Obesity
Obesity worsens skin health and losing weight can improve skin conditions.
research Wound Healing, Cutaneous Therapy, Hair
A device was made in 2008 to measure hair loss severity. Other findings include: frizzy mutation in mice isn't related to Fgfr2, C/EBPx marks preadipocytes, Cyclosporin A speeds up hair growth in mice, blocking plasmin and metalloproteinases hinders healing, hyperbaric oxygen helps ischemic wound healing, amniotic membranes heal wounds better than polyurethane foam, rhVEGF165 from a fibrin matrix improves tissue flap viability and induces VEGF-R2 expression, and bFGF enhances wound healing and reduces scarring in rabbits.
research Developing Formulations Designed to Deliver Antiseptic Agents to Target Sites Within the Skin
Nanoemulsions can effectively deliver antiseptic agents deep into the skin.
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5 / 26 resultscommunity So depressed and upset with how much progress I’ve lost
A 20-year-old started taking finasteride for hair loss at 18, saw improvement, but developed erectile dysfunction (ED) after taking accutane. Despite stopping both medications, ED persisted, and hair loss worsened. Advice given includes considering tadalafil for ED, resuming finasteride, using minoxidil, and addressing psychological factors through positive thinking and lifestyle changes.
community Minoxidil is NOT an Anti-androgen. No.
Minoxidil is not an anti-androgen; it is a growth stimulator and does not lower DHT like finasteride or dutasteride. Minoxidil can cause side effects like facial swelling and anxiety due to its vasodilator properties.
community 1 month on minoxidil - progress pictures
The user has been using finasteride for years and recently started using minoxidil foam, noticing some increased hair density and vellus hairs after one month. They report no scalp issues or side effects and also use a ketoconazole shampoo weekly.
community 60 days on topical minoxidil 5% + 0.1% finasteride.
The user is happy with hair regrowth after 60 days using topical minoxidil 5% and finasteride 0.1%, along with a dermaroller. They report no significant side effects and plan to continue treatment for a year.
community Dental technician is convinced that he has found the cause of pattern hair loss
A dental technician claims malocclusion causes pattern hair loss due to poor scalp circulation. Users debate this, noting treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling focus on DHT and blood flow.