Can HRT Help with Hair Loss in Menopausal Women?
A reader asks if hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can help her 59-year-old daughter who is experiencing hair loss but is reluctant to visit her GP due to a busy work schedule. The answer is yes, as hair loss is common after menopause when hormone levels decrease. HRT can slow down or even stop hair loss, although it may not work for everyone. Another option is using minoxidil, a lotion applied to the scalp. It’s important to discuss any drug treatment with a doctor before starting. Additionally, the GP can conduct blood tests to check for nutritional deficiencies or thyroid problems that may contribute to hair loss. It’s crucial to address hair loss and seek help, even though there can be a stigma surrounding the condition.
What Causes a Bump on the Wrist?
A reader with a bump on their wrist wonders if it’s caused by typing. This bump is likely a ganglion cyst that can appear on any joint, but is common on the back of the wrist. While these cysts are usually harmless, they can be unsightly. In the past, people believed in “smashing” the cyst with a book to disperse the fluid, but this is no longer recommended. Treatment options include aspiration, where fluid is drawn out with a syringe (although the cyst may eventually return), or surgery. Swellings on the wrist can also be due to trauma, injury, or arthritis, but these would typically be painful. If the cyst is not causing pain or limiting daily activities, it’s unlikely to be treated by the NHS.
Should You Worry About a Brown Mole on Your Belly?
An irregular-shaped, brown, and crusty mole-like mark on the belly is usually a seborrheic keratosis, a common and harmless skin condition that occurs with age. However, any new or changing skin mark should be examined, particularly if it’s growing. While seborrheic keratosis doesn’t require treatment on the NHS, it can be removed privately with liquid nitrogen freezing. It’s important to look out for signs of skin cancer, such as irregular shape, uneven edges, mixed colors, a size larger than half a centimeter, and changes over time. Symptoms like bleeding, itching, or crustiness should also be noted. Patients can have a skin lesion checked by their GP, or opt for online consultations where they can upload photos for evaluation. Some regions offer teledermatology services, allowing dermatologists to review photos remotely.
Why Ban Disposable Vapes?
The author explains their support for a proposed ban on disposable vapes, despite advocating for electronic cigarettes in the past. While e-cigarettes have helped smokers quit and are less harmful, disposable vapes with fruity flavors and attractive packaging are seen as marketing tactics targeting children. All vapes contain nicotine, which is addictive, and the long-term effects of inhaling vapor are still unknown. Pediatricians express concerns about youngsters’ lung health, and schools are witnessing behavioral issues in children addicted to nicotine. The author believes vapes should be restricted to their original purpose of helping adults quit smoking.
Get the MMR Jab to Prevent Measles
The author urges everyone to get the MMR jab to prevent measles, as recent cases have led to children being isolated in order to protect others from this contagious and potentially fatal virus. The MMR vaccine can prevent measles and boost herd immunity, but vaccination rates have dropped. The government predicts that up to 160,000 people may soon be infected with measles. It’s never too late to get the MMR jab, and adults can ask their GP about receiving the vaccine.
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