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research Prevention of Temporal Alopecia Following Rhytidectomy: The Prophylactic Use of Minoxidil. a Study of 60 Patients
Using minoxidil before and after facelift surgery can effectively prevent temporary hair loss without causing other complications.
research Therapeutic, Prophylactic, and Functional Use of Probiotics: A Current Perspective
Probiotics show promise for health benefits but need more research to understand how they work.
research QOL stable during prophylactic finasteride
Finasteride doesn't harm quality of life.
research Dose-response study of topical minoxidil in male pattern alopecia
Minoxidil 1% and 2% best promote hair growth and may prevent hair loss.
research Prophylactic Amotosalen-Treated Donor T-Cells Prevent Late CMV Infection in Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplantation.
Amotosalen-treated donor T-cells can prevent late CMV infection after bone marrow transplants.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Has anyone used zinc as a treatment?
Zinc is not effective for hair loss unless there's a deficiency. Finasteride and minoxidil are recommended treatments.
community Derms are so useless, how did they even get to be in these positions with all these academic years when random internet dwellers know more than them?
The conversation is about frustration with dermatologists not effectively treating hair loss and the difficulty in obtaining prescriptions for Minoxidil and Finasteride. Some users suggest seeing specialists or general practitioners for hair loss treatment, while others share their own experiences with dermatologists and the importance of doing personal research.
community 28M Dut 5x week [19 months] Before-After
User shared before and after photos of hair regrowth using Dutasteride 5x a week for 19 months. They experienced significant improvement and thanked others for their support.
community Is "Propecia" an acceptable name for a girl?
Naming a child after hair loss treatments like Propecia and Finasteride, with most users advising against it. The conversation includes humorous and critical responses, suggesting more conventional names.
community Why not just take the drugs before hair loss?
Finasteride and dutasteride are discussed as preventative treatments for hair loss, with some advocating for early use and others concerned about side effects, especially before full maturity. Many regret not starting these treatments earlier due to their effectiveness in preventing or slowing hair loss.