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    painful, pus-filled skin abscesses caused by infected hair follicles

    Boils, also known as furuncles, are painful, pus-filled bumps that form under the skin when bacteria infect and inflame one or more hair follicles. They often start as red, tender areas and gradually become firm and more painful as they fill with pus. Boils can occur anywhere on the body but are most common on the face, neck, armpits, shoulders, and buttocks.

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      community Minoxidil, boil em mash em stick em in the scalp

      in Satire  107 upvotes 3 years ago
      Treatments for hair loss, such as Minoxidil, Finasteride and RU58841. The first user asked for proof of the effectiveness of these treatments, and the second user responded with a humorous reply.

      community Binding affinity of pyrilutamide!

      in Update  170 upvotes 3 years ago
      Pyrilutamide, a nonsteroidal antiandrogen drug under development for the potential treatment of androgenic alopecia. The conversation discusses its binding affinity to the androgen receptor and the timeline for possible availability after trials are completed in the United States and China.

      community Anything you use without scientific backing, just trusting your gut?

      in Research/Science  12 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses using peppermint oil for hair loss, with one user applying it undiluted to the scalp and another combining it with finasteride and microneedling. Some believe in its effectiveness despite limited scientific evidence, and also mention rosemary oil as potentially beneficial.

      community 2 MONTHS ALL NATURAL HAIR REGROWTH REGIMEN & RESULTS

      in Is this regrowth? 1 week ago
      The conversation discusses using natural products like rosemary, tea tree, and aloe, along with a DIY coffee rinse to block DHT for hair regrowth, avoiding minoxidil and finasteride. Some users express skepticism about the effectiveness of natural remedies compared to conventional treatments.