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research Primary thyroid tuberculosis: a rare hypothyroidism etiology
Thyroid tuberculosis can cause hypothyroidism and should be considered when diagnosing cervical masses.
research Facial feminization surgery: current state of the art
Facial feminization surgery is effective in helping transgender women appear more feminine and has high patient satisfaction.
research Maladaptive Hypothyroidism, or The Famine Response, After Bariatric Surgery: TSH not the Gold Standard For Detection
TSH is not reliable for detecting hypothyroidism after bariatric surgery; FT3/rT3 ratio is better.
research Integrating Nonsurgical Hair Restoration Into an Existing Plastic Surgery Practice
Plastic surgeons can offer various nonsurgical hair restoration treatments like minoxidil, PRP, and light treatments, but they don't give permanent results and need to be repeated. It's crucial to educate patients and manage their expectations. Hair loss in women often involves other health issues like thyroid disease.
research CHAPTER 1 Facial Feminization Surgery: A Global Approach
The document recommends a multidisciplinary approach and experience sharing to advance facial feminization surgery as a medical field.
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5 / 566 resultscommunity Female with hair loss - turns out it’s been thyroid cancer
A woman with hair loss discovered she has thyroid cancer, which was found during an MRI and confirmed with an ultrasound. She advises others with symptoms to see a doctor and shares that her cancer was detected after her dog sniffed her neck and she experienced neck pain.
community I was a non-responder to Minoxidil before my esophagus surgery
The user experienced improved hair density after switching from 5mg to 2.5mg oral Minoxidil post-esophagus surgery, suggesting a possible link between gut health and hair growth. They theorize that long-term medication may have blocked nutrient intake, affecting hair regrowth.
community 21m, curious about what's going on with my hair
A 21-year-old male with a thyroid condition noticed his hair thinning uniformly without a receding hairline. He is considering using a 5ARI to prevent further baldness if he starts TRT.
community Can I take bicalutamide for hair loss as a man, but don’t want to transition?
A 23-year-old man with hair loss, despite using dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and RU58841, is considering bicalutamide for regrowth but is concerned about feminization. Alternatives like topical estrogen, JXL069, and spironolactone are discussed, with suggestions to explore thyroid levels and other potential underlying conditions.
community Calling out *diffuse thinners* here -- Have you ruled out other factors?
Diffuse hair loss is often linked to genetics but can also be due to health issues like thyroid problems and low vitamin or iron levels. Treatments include finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, with some seeing improvements after addressing health issues.