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research Skin as a Metabolic Organ: Dermatologic Markers of Morbid Obesity and Their Role in Risk Stratification and Treatment Monitoring
Skin changes in obesity can indicate metabolic issues but aren't reliable for assessing risk or monitoring treatment.
research Fluorescent tattoos as anatomic markers to track trichologic responses
Fluorescent tattoos are a good way to mark the scalp for hair treatments because they're accurate, invisible in normal light, and have low risk.
research How Should You Use the Lab to Monitor Patients Taking a Mood Stabilizer
Patients on mood stabilizers need regular health checks, but many aren't monitored properly.
research 53039 The prevalence of androgenetic alopecia with hormone therapy in transgender men: a systematic review and single-arm meta-analysis
Many transgender men on testosterone therapy experience hair loss.
research Dermoscopy for the Pediatric Dermatologist Part I: Dermoscopy of Pediatric Infectious and Inflammatory Skin Lesions and Hair Disorders
Dermoscopy improves diagnosis and treatment monitoring for children's skin infections, inflammations, and hair disorders.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity my dermatologist prescribed me two shampoos and vitamins hair
A 21-year-old experiencing hair loss was prescribed two shampoos and hair vitamins by a dermatologist who suggested seborrheic dermatitis as the cause. However, users in the conversation suggested the hair loss could be male pattern baldness (MPB), recommending monitoring the situation and considering finasteride as a treatment.
community Did you visit a dermatologist before hopping on Finasteride?
Most users did not visit a dermatologist before starting finasteride, opting to purchase it directly or through a primary care physician. Some users shared experiences of side effects and emphasized the potential benefits of medical advice and monitoring.
community Hair became curly, dry, and lifeless after starting oral minoxidil – is this the “ugly phase” or permanent?
Oral minoxidil caused changes in hair texture, making it curly, dry, and lifeless, raising concerns about whether this is a temporary phase or permanent. Users discussed potential side effects of oral minoxidil, including heart issues, and suggested consulting a dermatologist and monitoring health markers.
community Naturally high T (1,100+) causing diffuse thinning while on Dut
A 26-year-old male with high testosterone is experiencing diffuse hair thinning despite using a comprehensive treatment regimen including dutasteride, oral minoxidil, RU58841, ketoconazole shampoo, microneedling, and low-level laser therapy. Suggestions include adjusting dutasteride dosage, monitoring iron levels, and consulting a dermatologist for further evaluation.
community Seeking Advice on Oral Minoxidil vs. Finasteride for Diffuse Thinning
The user is experiencing diffuse thinning and their dermatologist recommended starting with oral minoxidil due to its safer profile. They are seeking opinions on whether to start with minoxidil or consider finasteride, and are concerned about potential side effects.