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research Medical complications of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa

363 citations , May 2006 in “Current Opinion in Psychiatry”

Anorexia and bulimia lead to serious health problems and increased risk of death, requiring aggressive treatment.

research Medical uses of Carthamus tinctorius L. (Safflower): a comprehensive review from Traditional Medicine to Modern Medicine

143 citations , April 2018 in “Electronic physician”

More research is needed to confirm safflower's traditional medicinal uses.

research Medical Treatment of Liver Hydatidosis

126 citations , January 2001 in “World Journal of Surgery”

Surgery is the main treatment for liver hydatidosis, but has risks; albendazole is the most effective drug but can have side effects.

research Reduced metabolites mediate neuroprotective effects of progesterone in the adult rat hippocampus. The synthetic progestin medroxyprogesterone acetate (Provera) is not neuroprotective

123 citations , June 2006 in “Journal of Neurobiology”

Progesterone protects brain cells, but Provera does not.

research Medical and surgical therapies for alopecias in black women

105 citations , April 2004 in “Dermatologic Therapy”

The document concludes that proper diagnosis and a combination of medical, hair-care, and surgical treatments are important for managing alopecia in black women.

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community Meds ain't working.its been a year on meds.23M

in Update 5 months ago

A 23-year-old male has been using finasteride, oral minoxidil, and dutasteride for a year to combat hair loss but sees no improvement and continues to lose over 100 hairs daily. Despite trying various treatments and consulting dermatologists, he feels hopeless and considers stopping the medications.

community Medication plan after hair transplant - advice on timing finasteride & oral minoxidil (indoor cat; work with pregnant women)

in Finasteride 122 upvotes 8 months ago

The user plans to start 1 mg finasteride immediately and oral minoxidil two months later after a hair transplant, considering potential side effects and exposure risks. They seek advice on timing due to concerns about shedding before their wedding.

community Medication works - First Pic June 2020

in Progress Pictures 686 upvotes 2 years ago

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 Medications that cause extra hair growth

in Research/Science 123 upvotes 2 years ago

The post discusses the side effects of various drugs causing excess hair growth, questioning why only minoxidil is used in the hair loss industry. The conversation includes users sharing their experiences and concerns about potential side effects of these drugs, with some preferring baldness over potential health risks.

community medication for hair loss spironolactone

in Female 3 upvotes 3 years ago

41-year-old female experienced slow hair thinning, took finasteride for a year, then switched to spironolactone. Irregular periods occurred, seeking advice on long-term side effects and considering a third medication.

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