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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Effect of Mindfulness Based Intervention on Alopecia Distress, Body Image Changes and Health Related Quality of Life among Women with Breast Cancer
Mindfulness intervention greatly improves quality of life and reduces distress in women with breast cancer.
research Easing The Teasing The Effects Of Appearance-related Feedback On Body Image Disturbance, Eating Pathology, Body Change Behaviors, And Self-objectification
Negative comments about appearance harm men's body image and eating habits, while positive comments can help but may lead to more focus on changing appearance.
research Self‐concept and body image of people living with lupus: A systematic review
Lupus patients' body image issues significantly affect their mental health and need more support.
research Sessualità e sindrome dell’ovaio policistico
Women with PCOS are more likely to experience sexual dysfunction, but lifestyle changes and weight loss can improve sexual function.
research A systematic review and meta‐synthesis of qualitative studies of alopecia: Managing identity and appearance changes
Alopecia affects self-confidence, body image, and social interactions, causing distress and requiring better support and awareness.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Progress in 1.5 months 5 mg of minox and 2.5 duta
The user reported positive progress in hair growth after taking 5 mg of oral minoxidil daily and 2.5 mg of dutasteride three times a week, with noticeable changes in hair fullness and body hair growth. They experienced initial side effects at a higher dosage but reported no side effects at the current dosage and plan to continue updating their progress.
community losing hair as a female 17-18 years old feels terrible
A female, aged 17-18, is experiencing significant hair loss, feeling hopeless despite trying various treatments like leave-in conditioners, omega-3s, supplements, sulfate-free shampoo, and biotin. She is distressed as her hair continues to thin, affecting her body image and self-esteem.
community Medication works - First Pic June 2020
The user improved their hair loss using finasteride, switched to dutasteride, micro-needling, Nizoral shampoo, and changed from topical to oral minoxidil, resulting in thicker hair, eyebrows, beard, and body hair. Commenters are impressed with the transformation, some mistaking the before and after photos for different people, and the user reports no side effects from the treatments.
community ~5 months topical minoxidil + oral finasteride results (swipe images). Slacked with minoxidil this past month, trying to wean off anyways. My last update because I’m hopping off fin and switching to RU in a few weeks (nothing to do with fin efficacy, just experimenting).
The user experienced significant hair thickening after using topical minoxidil and oral finasteride for about 5 months and is considering switching from finasteride to RU58841. Other users encourage the original poster to continue the current treatment due to the positive results.
community Evolution theory: AGA is your body trying to reduce the risk of prostate cancer by exposing your scalp to more UV
Androgenic alopecia (AGA) might have evolved to reduce prostate cancer risk by increasing UV exposure to the scalp, but this theory is debated. Treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are used for AGA, though the exact causes and evolutionary reasons for hair loss are unclear.