46 citations
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August 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
The study found that familyhistory, personal history of adolescent acne, no pregnancies, hirsutism, office work, stress, and low intake of fruits/vegetables and fish are risk factors for adult female acne.
5 citations
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July 2018 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine”
The conclusion is that antibiotics are not the best acne treatment and early treatment is important to prevent scarring, especially for those with a familyhistory of acne.
2 citations
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September 2016 in “Journal of skin and stem cell”
Acne is strongly linked to high BMI, hair loss, menstrual issues, familyhistory, and eating too many sweets and fatty foods, but not to excessive hair growth.
A 30-year-old woman with a history of anemia and low vitamin D experienced hair shedding, which improved after addressing nutrient deficiencies. Despite regrowth of terminal hairs, her dermatologist recommended treatments like minoxidil and spironolactone to prevent future bald spots, but she is cautious due to familyhistory of hormone-related cancers.
A 19-year-old is using oral dutasteride, topical minoxidil, and dermastamping to address hair loss and enhance facial hair growth, experiencing minimal side effects and increased body hair. They report positive results in hairline thickness and temple closure.
A woman experiencing hair loss at 30 discusses treatments like Rogaine (Minoxidil) and Spironolactone. Others share experiences with hair loss, mentioning treatments like Minoxidil, Nizoral, and scalp oils.
Accutane use led to hair loss and seborrheic dermatitis for many, with treatments like dutasteride, minoxidil, and Nutrafol being used to manage symptoms. Some users reported improvement, while others experienced persistent issues or side effects from treatments like finasteride.
A 23-year-old man uses a topical spray with minoxidil, finasteride, and tretinoin for hair loss, experiencing improved hair growth but occasional heart palpitations. He worries his girlfriend might leave him if he goes bald, but commenters advise that if she would leave over hair loss, she isn't worth it.