Newsome, M.D., is Medical Director and co-owner of Solutions Weight Loss
My doctor suggested surgery, but I didnt want any scars or the high costs
Its difficult for some dermatologists to pick up on race-specific hair loss because the nuances arent readily known throughout the medical community, according to Crystal Aguh, MD, associate professor of dermatology and director of the Ethnic Skin Program at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine: We need to incorporate [conditions specific to textured hair] into our training and textbooks and make them a standard part of the curriculum. Familiarity with Black hair culture also plays a role in treating hair loss in women of color
These include situations where metformin is ineffective, contraindicated, or when patients fail to reach their target glycemic control despite treatment with metformin and other medications
It supports other antioxidants and helps them stay active longer
Oral options may be a good fit if: Youve reached your goal and want to taper off injections You want to avoid needles or prefer a simpler starting point Your insurance covers oral medications over injections You prefer a daily routine instead of weekly dosing Youre paying out of pocket and want a more affordable option You dont have diabetes Youre aiming to lose less than 15% of your body weight Who Should Stick With Injections
