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GlossaryBulimia Nervosa (BN)

eating disorder involving binge eating followed by purging behaviors

Bulimia Nervosa, often referred to as Bulimia or BN, is an eating disorder characterized by a cycle of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors such as vomiting, excessive exercise, or the use of laxatives to prevent weight gain. This condition can lead to severe physical and psychological complications, including electrolyte imbalances, gastrointestinal issues, and mental health disorders like anxiety and depression.

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research Expression of Apoptosis-Related Genes in the Mouse Skin During the First Postnatal Catagen Stage, Focused on Localization of Bnip3L and Caspase-12

4 citations, June 2015 in “Connective tissue research”

The research found changes in gene expression related to cell death in mouse skin that help understand hair follicle development and skin health.

Retinoic Acid-Related Orphan Receptor Alpha May Regulate the State of Hair Follicle Stem Cells by Upregulating the Expression of BNIP3

research Retinoic Acid-Related Orphan Receptor Alpha May Regulate the State of Hair Follicle Stem Cells by Upregulating the Expression of BNIP3

December 2024 in “Animals”

RORA may help regulate hair growth by affecting hair follicle stem cells.

research CircERCC6 Positively Regulates the Induced Activation of SHF Stem Cells in Cashmere Goats via the miR-412-3p/BNC2 Axis in an m6A-Dependent Manner

January 2024 in “Animals”

Circular RNA ERCC6 helps activate stem cells important for cashmere goat hair growth by interacting with specific molecules in an m6A modification-dependent way.

research Role of BNC1 in Keratinocytes Proliferation and Migration: A Critical Regulator of Wound Healing?

April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Basonuclin 1 (BNC1) helps skin cells multiply and move, which is crucial for wound healing.

research Potassium Channel Openers Increase Aortic Elastic Fiber Formation and Reverse the Genetically Determined Elastin Deficit in the Brown Norway Rat

28 citations, August 2013 in “Hypertension”

Potassium channel openers help form elastic fibers in arteries and can treat elastin deficiency and hypertension.

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community UPDATE 8 months on Fin 1.2mg ED, Topical min 1ml ED, (2 months) tretinoin + topical min 1ml EOD. derma roller 1.5mm once every 2 weeks

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 19 upvotes 1 year ago

The user has been using finasteride 1.2mg daily, topical minoxidil 1ml daily, tretinoin with topical minoxidil 1ml every other day, and a 1.5mm derma roller every two weeks for 8 months to treat hair loss. The user has posted progress pictures over time.

community Mixing minoxidil with oil to prevent dry scalp

in Minoxidil 6 months ago

Mixing minoxidil with castor oil (and possibly rosemary oil) to prevent dry scalp. Concerns about whether this affects the potency or absorption of minoxidil.

community 2020 Hair and Scalp Treatments: A Clinical Guide (in Depth 350 Page Guide)

in Treatment 64 upvotes 4 years ago

Treatments for hair loss, including topical immunotherapy, regenerative treatments, laser and light-based therapies, oral supplements, intralesional steroids, and new drugs like finasteride and minoxidil.

community I feel so 🤡 right now, any advice?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 10 upvotes 1 month ago

A user is seeking advice on using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss after being unhappy with their dermatologist's advice. They are considering getting finasteride on their own due to prescription challenges.

community Is it working? 44m fin/min/dermastamp weekly

in Is this regrowth? 38 upvotes 4 months ago

A user is using finasteride, minoxidil, and a dermastamp for hair regrowth. They report itchy scalp but see positive results.

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