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GlossaryCerebrospinal Fluid

clear fluid cushioning brain and spinal cord

Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) is a clear, colorless liquid that surrounds and cushions the brain and spinal cord, providing mechanical protection and maintaining a stable environment for the central nervous system. It also plays a role in removing waste products from the brain and distributing nutrients and hormones.

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research Secondary Syphilis in a 12-Year-Old Girl Misdiagnosed as Pityriasis Lichenoides et Varioliformis Acuta: A Case Report

1 citations , July 2021 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology”

Syphilis should be considered if PLEVA-like symptoms don't improve with treatment.

research Neurological Presentation of Psittacosis During a Small Outbreak in Leicestershire

25 citations , October 1976 in “The BMJ”

A woman showed neurological symptoms from psittacosis linked to bird exposure, improving after antibiotic treatment.

research Impending Central Retinal Vein Occlusion And Granulomatous Uveitis In A Patient With Satoyoshi Syndrome

1 citations , March 2023 in “Medicine”

Satoyoshi syndrome can cause eye problems like uveitis and retinal vein issues.

research Trichotillomania in Long COVID Successfully Treated with Escitalopram: A Case Report

August 2025 in “Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences Reports”

Escitalopram helped a woman with hair-pulling due to long COVID.

research Optic Nerve Atrophy and Hair Loss in a Young Man

8 citations , December 2015 in “JAMA ophthalmology”

A young man had vision loss, hair loss, and other symptoms, but tests showed mostly normal results except for slightly high protein in spinal fluid.

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community Possible natural pp405 solution

in Research/Science 45 upvotes 2 months ago

Rotenone, a natural plant extract, may promote hair growth by increasing LDH activity and blocking MPC in the scalp, but it carries risks due to its toxicity. The suggested formulation includes Barbasco extract, DMSO, propylene glycol or PEG-400, ethanol, and a carrier oil.

community Creatine is the opposite of minoxidil !

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Creatine may counteract minoxidil's hair growth effects by closing potassium ATP channels, potentially leading to hair loss in predisposed individuals. Despite anecdotal reports, there is no conclusive evidence linking creatine to hair loss.

community Why I deleted my YouTube channel Part I

in Update 118 upvotes 4 years ago

A YouTuber named Kevin, also known as Rider_Of_Roach, who deleted his YouTube channel due to personal attacks and controversy surrounding his views on hair loss treatments. He advocated for FDA-approved treatments like finasteride and minoxidil but faced backlash from those who disagreed with him. The conversation also discusses his past trolling behavior and a lawsuit he filed against a website that published false information about him. Despite some disagreements, many viewers appreciated his research-based content and hope to see him return in the future.