HAIR LOSS TREATMENTS – FOR MEN AND WOMEN

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According to a recent article, all treatments that were evaluated were effective in treating hair loss. For men, 2% minoxidil, 5% minoxidil, low light therapy, and finasteride were all effective. For women, 2% minoxidil was effective. Unfortunately, other treatments were not evaluated for women. Recommendations from Dr. Bader: In my experience finasteride is most effective in…

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BEST OTC ACNE PRODUCT

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Without question, the single most effective product for acne that is available without a prescription is benzoyl peroxide. All work equally as well for the face–2.5%, 5%, or 10%. Stronger does not mean better, just more drying. For the face, the gel works great. There are alcohol-based gels for oily skin, and water-based gels–for more…

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SHOULD MELANOMA EXCISIONS BE SO LARGE?

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A study published in The Lancet by Dr. Peter Gillgren indicates that a 2-cm excision margin is safe and as sufficient as 4-cm margins for the removal of melanomas that are at least 2-mm thick. This study took place in Sweden and involved a total of 936 patients. This study indicates what has been believed for over a decade, that large…

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