What is the best hair loss treatment out there?… by Mt. Kilimanja
I am 43 year old male and have thinning hair on top. What is the best treatment I can buy?
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It is easier to prevent the aging and falling out of healthy hairs than to regrow hair in follicles that are already dormant. Finasteride (marketed in the U.S. as Propecia) and minoxidil (marketed in the U.S. as Rogaine, and some places as Regaine) have shown some success in partially reversing loss. In a one one-year study of finesteride, evaluation after one year showed five of 21 subjects (23.8%) had two-grade improvement in MNHS grade on a modified Norwood/Hamilton scale and 12 of 21 subjects (57.1%) had one-grade improvement; the others remained at the same grade.[6] However such treatments are generally ineffective at treating extreme cases of hair loss. [7]
The prospective treatment of hair multiplication/hair cloning, which extracts self-replenishing follicle stem cells, multiplies them many times over in the lab, and microinjects them into the scalp, has been shown to work in mice, and is currently under development, expected by some scientists to be available to the public in 2009-2015. Subsequent versions of the treatment are expected by some scientists to be able to cause these follicle stem cells to simply signal the surrounding hair follicles to rejuvenate.*
Topical application of ketoconazole, which is both an anti-fungal and a potent 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, is often used as a supplement to other approaches.
Interestingly, placebo treatments in studies often have reasonable success rates, though not as high as the products being tested, and even similar side-effects as the products. For example, in Finasteride (propecia) studies, the percent of patients with any drug-related sexual adverse experience was 3.8% compared with 2.0% in the placebo group.[8]
Regular aerobic exercise can help keep androgen levels naturally lower while maintaining overall health and lowering stress, though weight training may have a detrimental effect on hair by increasing testosterone levels.
Stress reduction can be helpful in slowing hair loss.
Immunosuppresants applied to the scalp have been shown to temporarily reverse hair loss, though the possibly lethal side effects of this treatment make it untenable.
Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens) is an herbal DHT inhibitor often claimed to be cheaper and have fewer side effects than finesteride and dutasteride. Unlike other 5alpha-reductase inhibitors, Serenoa repens induces its effects without interfering with the cellular capacity to secrete PSA. [9] Saw palmetto extract has been demonstrated to inhibit both isoforms of 5-alpha-reductase unlike finesteride which only inhibits the (predominant) type 2 isoenzyme of 5-alpha-reductase. [10] [11] [12]
Polygonum Multiflorum is a traditional Chinese cure for hair loss. Whether the plant itself is useful, the general safety and quality control of herbs imported from China can be questionable.
Beta Sitosterol, which is a constituent in many seed oils, can help to treat BHP by lowering cholesterol. If used for this purpose, an extract is best. Consuming large amounts of oil to get at small quantities of beta sitosterol is likely to exacerbate male pattern baldness.
Resveratrol, from grape skins, is a lipase inhibitor. By decreasing the body's ability to absorb fat through the intestine walls, it reduces the total fat and calorie content of a person's diet.
While drastic, broad spectrum anti-androgens such as flutamide are sometimes used topically. Flutamide is potent enough to have a feminizing effect in men, including growth of the breasts.
In March 2006, Curis announced that it had received the first preclinical milestone, a $1,000,000 cash payment, in its hair growth program with Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals, a division of The Procter & Gamble Company. The program is focused on the potential development of a topical Hedgehog agonist for hair growth disorders, such as male pattern baldness and female hair loss.
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What is the difference between Hydrocodone and Oxycodone?… by ashinchi
Are they different mechanisms? Can they be taken together, possibly alternating from one to the other every six hours?
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Hydrocodone:
Hydrocodone or dihydrocodeinone (marketed as Vicodin, Anexsia, Dicodid, Hycodan, Hycomine, Lorcet, Lortab, Norco, Hydroco, Tussionex, Vicoprofen) is an opioid derived from either of the naturally occurring opiates codeine or thebaine. Hydrocodone is an orally active narcotic analgesic and antitussive. Sales and production of this drug have increased significantly in recent years, as have diversion and illicit use. Hydrocodone is commonly available in tablet, capsule and syrup form.
As a narcotic, hydrocodone relieves pain by binding to opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord. It may be taken with or without food. When taken with alcohol, it can intensify drowsiness. It may interact with monoamine oxidase inhibitors, as well as other drugs that cause drowsiness. It is in FDA pregnancy category C: its effect on an embryo or fetus is not clearly known and pregnant women should consult their physicians before taking it. Common side effects include dizziness, lightheadedness, nausea, drowsiness, euphoria, vomiting, and constipation. Some less common side effects are allergic reaction, blood disorders, changes in mood, mental fogginess, anxiety, lethargy, difficulty urinating, spasm of the ureter, irregular or depressed respiration and rash.
Hydrocodone can be habit-forming , and can lead to physical and psychological addiction. In the U.S., pure hydrocodone and forms containing more than 15 mg per dosage unit are considered Schedule II drugs. Those containing less than or equal to 15 mg per dosage unit in combination with acetaminophen or another non-controlled drug are called Hydrocodone Compounds and are considered Schedule III drugs. Hydrocodone is typically found in combination with other drugs such as paracetamol (acetaminophen), aspirin, ibuprofen and homatropine methylbromide. The purpose of the non-controlled drugs in combination is often twofold. 1) To provide increased analgesia via drug synergy. 2) To limit the intake of hydrocodone by causing unpleasant and often unsafe side effects at higher than prescribed doses (See Below). In the UK it is listed as a Class A drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.
Oxycodone:
Oxycodone is a very powerful and addictive opioid analgesic medication synthesized from thebaine.
It is effective orally and is marketed in combination with aspirin (Percodan, Endodan, Roxiprin) or paracetamol (Percocet, Endocet, Roxicet, Tylox) for the relief of pain. More recently, ibuprofen has been added to oxycodone (Combunox). It is also sold in a sustained-release form by Purdue Pharma under the trade name OxyContin as well as generic equivalents, and instant-release forms Endone, OxyIR, OxyNorm, Percolone, OxyFAST, and Roxicodone. Roxicodone is available in 5, 15, and 30 mg tablets. OxyContin is available in 10, 20, 40, and 80 mg tablets, and, due to its sustained-release mechanism, is effective for eight to twelve hours. (The 160 mg formulation was discontinued in May 2001.) OxyNorm is available in 5, 10, and 20 mg capsules and tablets; also as a 1 mg/1 ml liquid in 250 mg bottles and as a 10 mg/1 ml concentrated liquid in 100 mg bottles.
In the United States, oxycodone is a Schedule II controlled substance both as a single agent and in combination products containing paracetamol, ibuprofen or aspirin.
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What is the strongest treatment for acne?… by Lorelai Cas
The strongest TOPICAL treatment? I only know of Differin. I also know that the stongest medicine overall is Accutane, but I'm way too afraid to use that. Really, I've mostly heard about the pills, but not much about topicals–once again, I can only name Differin right now… Thanks if anybody has answers, I appreciate the help!
Errrr, no! I've pretty much tried everything over-the-counter and Proactiv as well. It didn't work. I just want a list of strong topical medications I can choose from. Thanks~
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Here are some topical treatments. I've personally tried almost all of them, and all but the Sulfacetamide was too strong for my skin, but it smelled funny and didn't help all that much. So what may be too strong for me may not be for you. Just because something is “strong” doesn't mean it will clear up your acne, it can actually make it worse if it irritates your skin. I never found a topical that worked well for me. Finding something that successfully treats your acne is really a hit and miss game, It took me 12 years to find something that actually worked.
Topical Acne Treatments
The most commonly used topical acne treatments include:
A) Benzoyl Peroxide: can improve acne by killing the acne bacteria and by unblocking oil gland pores.
B) Retinoids: This acne medication is used to unblock the pores of oil glands, and is usually the first choice of treatment for whiteheads and blackheads.
Types of retinoids include:
Tretinoin (Steiva-A
What are the earliest signs of stretch marks?… by Louise
I'm almost 28 weeks pregnant and appear to be getting little thin red lines along the sides of my belly. I'm really worried they could be the beginnings of stretch marks but I'm not sure. Does anyone know please?
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Stretch marks, called striae distensae, are often seen in varying degrees during pregnancy. They may only appear later on in your pregnancy, and usually around your abdomen, breasts, hips and buttocks. After your pregnancy they may fade to be the same color as your skin, but they will not go way.
Stretch marks start as red lines on the skin that are slightly raised. Depending on the color of your skin, they may also look pink, reddish brown, or dark brown. The lines then change to purple, before slowly flattening out. As the lines get flatter, they also fade, and usually end up a few shades lighter than your natural skin tone. Stretch marks usually appear in parallel lines. The skin is thin and silvery and often looks scar-like. They usually fade and become less noticeable over time, but this can take years. Stretch marks usually appear in places where a greater amount of fat resides. In women, the places include breasts, hips, thighs, and buttocks. In men, the places where stretch marks could be found include upper arms, thighs and buttocks.
To help avoid the occurrence of stretch marks during pregnancy, you can ensure that your weight gain throughout your pregnancy is steady, as any large increase of weight will cause stretch marks to appear more readily.
Some people may recommend that you use a steroid cream, such as hydrocortisone or topicort, to treat stretch marks. You body will absorb the steroid and it may be passed onto your baby. Before using any steroid creams, discuss your options with your health care provider!
What you can do for stretch marks?
Although the formation on stretch marks forming during the course of your pregnancy may be high, there are a few steps which you can take to try and help reduce the degree to which they appear, or how well they will heal post pregnancy, you may want to try the following:
1. Drinks lots of water, and eat healthy foods. Foods which are high in antioxidants, such as fruits and vegetables that are bright red, orange or yellow, provide the essential nutrients for tissue repair and healing.
2. Maintain your skins elasticity by eating adequate amounts of protein and smaller amounts of fat. Flaxseed, flaxseed oil, fish and fish oils are all good sources, but be careful with your fish consumption, as you don't want to eat too much fish.
3.Stay out of the sun.
4. Follow a regular exercise program. The regular exercise will help keep your skin and body in good condition throughout your pregnancy. It will also help to ensure that your weight gain is steady, and help to improve your weight loss post pregnancy. Get more information on exercise during pregnancy.
Treating Stretch Marks Post Pregnancy
After your pregnancy you will have a few options as well to help treat the effects of stretch marks. In fact there are some new treatment methods which seem to be working well.
The use of Retin-A or Renova in combination with glycolic acid has been shown as a fairly effective treatment method. However, you will need a prescription for Retin-A and Renova, although you can get glycolic acid from your dermatologist.
An over the counter method of fighting the effects is a cream called StriVectin-SD, which is available from www.strivectin.com
However the most successful method of treating stretch marks is laser therapy. The down side to laser therapy is it may be costly, and so is often done in combination with medical methods described above.
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What are the effects of novacain on an unborn fetus?… by ROCKER CHI
this wll be my 3rd pregnency. i have a 5 yr old, and I lost my son to sids last year at 11 days old in november. so i am a little concerned about what effects this could have on my unborn child.
i did not realize i was pregnent
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I'm a dental assistant, and they actually don't use Novocaine anymore, that stopped about 30 years ago or so. What they use now is different and there are many diffferent anesthetic products available. “Novocaine” (actually lidocaine, carbocaine, etc..) during pregnancy is totally safe and will not hurt the baby. Most doctors use a special kind if they know a woman is pregnant. Still, just to be safe, the doctors I work with will recommend any non-elective procedures be done after the first trimester, but before the ninth month, not because of the anesthetic, but because of the possible stress to the mother from the procedure which may in turn affect the baby.
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How can I help my friend deal with cat allergies when he visits?… by progrockg
Don't tell me to get rid of my cats. I vaccuum, dust, clean the a/c vents, change the sheets, and put them in a secluded area away from him, but he still puffs up, sneezes, and gets watery eyes. Are there any herbal treatments for furniture?
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what I do when my brother comes over is I vaccuum 2-3 times a week and use arm and hammer pet hair remover on the carpet, we have an air purifier, and we have this thing that looks like a squeegee to get the pet hair off the FURnature it is made by petmate. another thing you can do is designate one room as a cat free zone and make sure you get that room cleaned really well and don't let your cat in that room and it should make things better. another thing have him ask his doctor about zyrtec that does wonders for my boyfriend who is allergic to cats but he doesn't have problems very often. we just do some major cleaning when my brother comes over. if your friend is over a lot see about the zyrtec if not keep some benadryl on hand at your place to give him when he comes over.
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is levofloxacin a sterodal antibiotic and could it be used to treat gonnoria?… by to
if not are any sterodal antibiotic used to treat gonnoria and some names of them
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Levofloxacin is a Fluoroquinolone antibiotic used for staph, chlamydia, non-socomial pneumonia (pneumonia contracted in a hospital), UTI's, and also gonorrhea plus scores of other things…
also try:
ceftriaxone (Rocephin)
ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
ofloxacin (Floxin)
spectinomycin (Trobicin)
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citanest plain drug used in dentel field?… by mollybmul
what is it used for
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Citanest (prilocaine) is a local anaesthetic, with a medium duration of action, used for a number of anaesthetic techniques, particularly intravenous regional anaesthesia and in dentistry. Citanest is an amide-type local anaesthetic agent, which has a rapid onset. Citanest Octapressin is a unique dental anaesthetic, which is used as an alternative to Xylocaine (lidocaine) adrenaline.
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What is the best thing to do about excema and how do children get it?… by tnycourtn
My daughter and son have excema, but my daughters is the worst. She bathes in dove, and uses a cortosione cream. It helps sometimes but for example, tonight her face was really dry. it was burning her. she put the medicine the doctor gave her for her face on it and it burned….what is the best way to treat excema?
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While eczema cannot be cured, most cases can be controlled by:
Making lifestyle modifications to prevent flare-ups
Seeing a dermatologist for treatment
Using medication as prescribed
The primary goal of treatment is to relieve discomfort by controlling the signs and symptoms. Since eczema is usually dry and itchy, most treatment plans involve applying lotions, creams, or ointments to keep the skin as moist as possible. The treatment plan also may require lifestyle modifications and using medication as directed.
A topical (applied to the skin) medication may be prescribed to help relieve itching and inflammation. Another way to treat the itch is with a non-sedating antihistamine. If itching is severe, a sedative antihistamine may be recommended. Skin infections caused by bacteria, such as staphylococcus aureus (staph) or streptococcal (strep), are treated with an antibiotic. Some antibiotics are applied to the skin; others come in pill or liquid form. An antiviral is prescribed to treat an infection caused by a virus. The antiviral medication may come in topical, pill, or liquid form. It also may be given as a shot. An infection caused by a fungus is treated with an antifungal medication.
Certain types of severe eczema may be treated with phototherapy. Stronger systemic medications, such as corticosteroids and cyclosporine, may be prescribed to treat severe eczema that has been unresponsive to treatment.
Since so many factors affect why a person develops eczema, a treatment plan that works for one person may not effectively control eczema in another person. Sometimes it takes a bit of detective work to find an effective treatment plan.Occasionally, the eczema is caused by an allergic reaction to food or foods in the baby's diet. In general, breast milk is tremendous for controlling eczema (in fact, 6 months of nursing can actually prevent eczema in some children). In some cases, if the nursing mom is consuming dairy products, nuts, eggs, seafood, or possibly other foods (which vary from individual to individual), the baby will be negatively affected. Foods children directly consume that can make eczema worse include cows' milk, egg whites, citrus (such as tomatoes, strawberries, oranges, and lemons), chocolate, and nuts. If you are using a cows' milk-based formula, you may want to try using a soy formula or another hypo-allergenic formula.
The first step in treating eczema is to identify the precipitating event or trigger and avoid it if possible! You may not see an immediate improvement, but if you are going to successfully treat eczema, it is important to break the cycle! Here are some tips:
Avoid situations that will make your baby sweat — don't pile on blankets or put her in a blanket sleeper.
Cut cows' milk, eggs, citrus fruits, and peanut products from her diet.
Wash her clothes in a laundry detergent made for sensitive skin, such as Dreft Laundry Detergent.
Avoid dressing your daughter (or yourself for that matter) in wool or any other harsh material (cotton is excellent).
To keep skin healthy, it is better to avoid long baths. We once thought that cutting down on all baths was important. Now we know that long baths and soaps are the problem for most children. When the skin prunes, this disrupts the moisture-retaining layer of sensitive skin.
Aim for frequent, brief baths, in lukewarm water, and use a small amount of very mild cleanser, such as Dove or Neutrogena, or better yet, don't use any unless she is particularly dirty. These brief baths will hydrate the skin, not dry it out. A few children with eczema can't tolerate baths at all and need to be cleansed with Cetaphil, a water-free cleanser for people with sensitive skin.
Apply a moisturizing lotion to the affected areas as least twice a day. Apply the moisturizer immediately following her bath, while she is still damp. Use a product like Eucerin, Lubriderm, Alpha Keri, Moisturel, Aquaphor, Curel, or Vaseline. This will keep the skin moist and help protect the skin from other irritants. A humidifier for the room can also help prevent the skin from getting too dry.
In the midst of an inflamed cycle, cortisone cream can be very helpful. It is not recommended for everyday use. Use the mildest form of cortisone that will break the cycle. On her face, an over-the-counter strength cortisone cream, such as Cortaid or Hydrocortisone, will usually be sufficient. Do not use anything stronger than the over-the-counter cortisone, unless prescribed for her by her pediatrician. Once the cycle is broken, gradually reduce, then stop, the cortisone over one week to prevent rebound.
You can help minimize inflamed patches of eczema, but her skin will remain sensitive until she outgrows the condition. A rash on your baby's face invites you to look beyond the shallow covering of the outer layer of skin to see her true beauty that lies beneath.
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What are the treatments for Parkinson disease and what will be the medical cost for each of them?… by Frie
Please answer me in detail about Parkinson disease.
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Although many doctors still use the drug levodopa (usually in the form of Sinemet) as the first treatment for Parkinson's disease, more and more, experts are recommending that newer drugs, such as Requip and Mirapex be used first. Levodopa is a drug that is converted to dopamine, which increases levels of dopamine in the brain. But large doses can cause disabling side effects, including nausea and painless (but emotionally distressing) involuntary body movements called dystonia. Often, a second drug (a COMT inhibitor such as Comtan or Tasmar) is used in combination with levodopa to maximize efficacy and minimize side effects.
The newer medications, such as Requip and Mirapex, are called dopamine agonists, another type of drug. They work by boosting any surviving dopamine-producing cells and increasing the sensitivity of cells in the brain to dopamine. That is, they make the patient's existing dopamine supply more effective. Other medications used to treat Parkinson's disease include selegiline and amantadine, which can be used alone to treat mild symptoms or in combination with levodopa in more advanced cases. Another class of medicines, known as the anticholinergics, may also be prescribed to help with symptoms such as tremor. Examples of anticholinergics used for Parkinson's disease include Cogentin and Artane.
Your doctor may prescribe or recommend other therapies to help with some of the complications of the disease such as constipation or bladder control problems.
Price of Congentin COGENTIN 2 mg x 100 $21.08
In cases where symptoms no longer respond to medication or become severely disabling, surgery may be recommended to destroy overactive areas of the brain. Although not perfect solutions — there can be side effects and they may need to be repeated within a few years — surgical procedures such as pallidotomy and thalamotomy do relieve symptoms and restore day-to-day function for many patients.
Several other promising treatment options are being tested. Small, implantable nerve stimulators have been effective at controlling tremor and reducing the need for medication, but long-term effects are unknown, and the units can be quite expensive.
Fetal cell transplantation is an experimental procedure that has shown mixed results. Although it can take months to see any benefit, some patients have shown significant and long-lasting improvements in rigidity and slowness of movement with the controversial procedure.
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