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Obesity affects skin health, causing conditions like acanthosis nigricans and may require different treatment approaches.
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research Hair-Follicle Transplant Into Chronic Ulcers: A New Graft Concept
Transplanting hair follicles into chronic ulcers helps them heal better.
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Obesity worsens skin health and losing weight can improve skin conditions.
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Some herbal treatments are effective for skin disorders, but more research and regulation are needed.
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Some herbal therapies may help with skin conditions, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
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5 / 26 resultscommunity Minoxidil is NOT an Anti-androgen. No.
Minoxidil is not an anti-androgen; it is a growth stimulator and does not lower DHT like finasteride or dutasteride. Minoxidil can cause side effects like facial swelling and anxiety due to its vasodilator properties.
community Dutasteride takes 1-3 months to work in the scalp. Not weeks. Be careful.
Dutasteride takes 1-3 months to affect scalp DHT levels, not just a week. The prostate absorbs Dutasteride faster than the scalp due to different vascular networks and enzyme densities.
community So depressed and upset with how much progress I’ve lost
A 20-year-old started taking finasteride for hair loss at 18, saw improvement, but developed erectile dysfunction (ED) after taking accutane. Despite stopping both medications, ED persisted, and hair loss worsened. Advice given includes considering tadalafil for ED, resuming finasteride, using minoxidil, and addressing psychological factors through positive thinking and lifestyle changes.
community 1 month on minoxidil - progress pictures
The user has been using finasteride for years and recently started using minoxidil foam, noticing some increased hair density and vellus hairs after one month. They report no scalp issues or side effects and also use a ketoconazole shampoo weekly.
community 60 days on topical minoxidil 5% + 0.1% finasteride.
The user is happy with hair regrowth after 60 days using topical minoxidil 5% and finasteride 0.1%, along with a dermaroller. They report no significant side effects and plan to continue treatment for a year.