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Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia
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nucleoside used for hair regrowth stimulant properties
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research Prescribing to save patients money: Ethical considerations
Doctors should prescribe cheaper, off-label medication and teach patients how to use it to save money ethically.
research Parental decisions for adolescent patients: Ethical considerations of information withholding
The patient accepted her hair loss and adapted by wearing a wig and tattooing her eyebrows.
research CRISPR–Cas9: A History of Its Discovery and Ethical Considerations of Its Use in Genome Editing
CRISPR-Cas9 allows precise DNA editing but raises ethical concerns about modifying human embryos.
research THE POTENTIAL OF AI TO ENHANCE MEDICAL EDUCATION: OPPORTUNITIES, CHALLENGES, AND ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS
AI can greatly improve medical education by personalizing learning and enhancing skills, but challenges like cost, training, and ethics need addressing.
research Follicular Unit Excision in Hair Restoration Surgery
Follicular Unit Excision (FUE) is a popular, less invasive hair restoration method with high patient satisfaction when done correctly, despite some complications from untrained practitioners.
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community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied
Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.
community A year of fin+min(23yo), got my life back
A 23 year old user who has had success with finasteride and minoxidil, regaining their hair after losing it due to male pattern baldness. They also attribute part of the success to lifestyle changes such as eating better, exercising, sleeping well, and reducing smoking.
community The pessimism about the Crisp Cas 9 is excessive
CRISPR Cas9 could potentially treat baldness by targeting specific genes in hair follicles without affecting other body functions. There is optimism about its future use, despite ethical concerns and the current reliance on treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.
community How is no one talking about this?
Bovine colostrum is being discussed for its potential in hair regeneration, with some users noting that oral consumption may not be effective due to stomach acid destroying exosomes. The conversation also touches on ethical concerns about sourcing colostrum.
community hair transplant while on fin (18M)
18M experiencing hair loss, using finasteride and considering hair transplant. Replies suggest waiting, giving finasteride a year, and consulting a specialist.