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GlossaryPrimary Care Physicians

medical doctors who provide first-contact and ongoing patient care

Primary Care Physicians (PCPs) are medical doctors who serve as the first point of contact for patients seeking healthcare. They provide comprehensive care, including preventive services, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses, and coordination of specialist care. PCPs often build long-term relationships with patients, managing overall health and guiding them through the healthcare system.

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Development and Assessment of an Artificial Intelligence-Based Tool for Skin Condition Diagnosis by Primary Care Physicians and Nurse Practitioners in Teledermatology Practices

research Development and Assessment of an Artificial Intelligence–Based Tool for Skin Condition Diagnosis by Primary Care Physicians and Nurse Practitioners in Teledermatology Practices

51 citations , April 2021 in “JAMA network open”

The AI tool helped primary care doctors and nurse practitioners diagnose skin conditions more accurately.

Attitudes and Practices of Dermatologists and Primary Care Physicians Who Treat Patients for Male Pattern Hair Loss: Results of a Survey

research Attitudes and practices of dermatologists and primary care physicians who treat patients for MPHL: results of a survey

4 citations , December 2009 in “Current Medical Research and Opinion”

Dermatologists are more comfortable and proactive in treating male pattern hair loss than primary care physicians.

research Alpha Blocker and 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor Prescribing Habits among Urologists and Primary Care Physicians

January 2019 in “Urology Practice”

Urologists prescribe newer medications more often than primary care physicians, who could benefit from more education on treatment options.

research Putting it all together: How do primary care physicians interpret and use the results of prevention trials?

December 2006 in “Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention Biomarkers”

Primary care doctors rarely use cancer prevention drugs due to concerns about side effects, costs, and effectiveness.

research JAK 1-3 inhibitors and TYK-2 inhibitors in dermatology: Practical pearls for the primary care physician

6 citations , October 2024 in “Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care”

Primary care doctors need to monitor JAK and TYK-2 inhibitors carefully for skin conditions.

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community I love Costco. Fin is less than $3 per month without insurance.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 128 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses the affordability of finasteride for hair loss treatment, with users sharing that it can be obtained for less than $3 per month at Costco without insurance, and the cost can be further reduced by getting a year's prescription at once. Some users also mention getting prescriptions from their primary care physician or online services.

community Did you visit a dermatologist before hopping on Finasteride?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 6 upvotes 4 months ago

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 How Do You Get A Dut Prescription?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 14 upvotes 2 years ago

A user considering switching from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss is seeking advice on how to get a prescription, with suggestions to ask their primary care physician or consult a dermatologist, and mentions of telehealth options for obtaining the prescription.

community Physician here AMA – 30M oral Fin 1-1.25 mg daily

in Update 47 upvotes 4 years ago

Hair loss treatments, specifically the use of finasteride, microneedling and potentially oral minoxidil. People discussed their experiences with finasteride, its effects on sexual behaviors, as well as potential solutions such as tadalafil or using other growth factor signal peptides for hope in curing male pattern baldness.

community Finasteride vs Dutasteride, some helpfully info I put together as a physician

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 18 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses the pros and cons of dutasteride for male pattern baldness, with a focus on its long half-life. The user, a physician, also mentions that switching from finasteride to dutasteride can cause temporary hair loss until dutasteride reaches effective levels or accelerates the hair cycle.

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