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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Comprehensive Overview - Outcomes and Challenges of Bariatric Surgery - Physical, Psychological and Nutritional Considerations
Bariatric surgery helps with weight loss but can cause physical and mental health challenges.
research AGA practitioner challenges: A mixed‐methods pilot survey
Practitioners treating hair loss need better education and resources to overcome challenges like commercial bias and ethical dilemmas.
research Clinical and histological challenge in the differential diagnosis of diffuse alopecia: female androgenetic alopecia, telogen effluvium and alopecia areata – part II
Diagnosing diffuse alopecia, a hair loss condition, can be challenging and may require a scalp biopsy or tracking the disease's progression when symptoms and skin tests aren't enough.
research The difficult hair loss patient: A particular challenge
Treating hair loss requires a comprehensive approach that addresses both physical and emotional aspects, with a focus on diagnosis, patient education, and good communication.
research Developing recommendations for promoting wellbeing in individuals with alopecia areata: a modified Delphi study
A multidisciplinary approach is crucial for supporting the well-being of people with alopecia areata.
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5 / 398 resultscommunity Loosing your hair (young) feels like loosing your identity. Ain’t it right?
The emotional and psychological impact of hair loss in young people, how to cope with it, and potential treatments such as finasteride, RU58841, Minoxidil, SMP, and hair transplants.
community Why is it so hard to select one
Choosing hair loss treatments is challenging due to concerns about side effects from finasteride and minoxidil. Users suggest starting with topical treatments and gradually increasing dosage, while some recommend oral finasteride for its effectiveness despite potential side effects.
community Embraced baldness. Time to leave this subreddit
A user shared their positive experience of embracing baldness after years of trying treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride. They found happiness and confidence by shaving their head, despite some social challenges, and encouraged others to focus on their attitude and seek therapy if needed.
community Do you believe these studies are real or just fear mongering
Finasteride can regrow hair but may cause depression and suicidal thoughts in some users. The connection between finasteride and mental health issues is debated, with some attributing it to pre-existing conditions or stress.
community UVA researchers discovered stem cells that plays a crucial role in hair growth - We are closer than ever to the cure!
Researchers at the University of Virginia discovered a new group of stem cells in hair follicles that could potentially restore hair growth. The findings suggest that activating these stem cells might offer a new way to combat hair loss, though practical treatments are still years away.