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Glossary Cerebrospinal 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”

This case study reports a misdiagnosis of secondary syphilis with probable neurosyphilis as PLEVA in a 12-year-old, highlighting the importance of considering syphilis in patients with unusual symptoms.

research Syphilis presenting as hair loss.

12 citations , October 1976 in “The BMJ”

This abstract reports an influenzalike illness with varying antibody titers observed in a woman and her husband, but it does not provide broader clinical findings.

research 31-Year-Old Woman With Chronic Daily Headache and Alopecia

1 citations , January 2013 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings”

This case study details a 31-year-old woman diagnosed with secondary syphilis that presented with chronic headaches and hair loss, ultimately attributed to neurosyphilis and alopecia syphilitica.

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 P53 Acute west nile virus infection in an SLE patient – diagnostic and therapeutic challenges

1 citations , March 2020 in “Poster presentations”

This case report describes a female SLE patient with CNS involvement who developed an acute West Nile virus infection, highlighting the diagnostic challenges in differentiating infection from a disease flare in immunosuppressed individuals.

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community Androsterone as a Neurosteroid Replacement Strategy for 5α-Reductase Inhibitor–Associated Sexual and Affective Dysfunction

in Research/Science 36 upvotes 2 months ago

Androsterone may help with sexual and affective dysfunction from finasteride by replacing disrupted neurosteroids without increasing androgenic side effects. Controlled testing is needed to confirm its effectiveness and safety.

community Possible natural pp405 solution

in Research/Science 45 upvotes 1 year 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 5 alpha reductase type 1 is in brain tissue producing the main endogenous gabaergic allopregnanolone, not 2. How can finasteride as a 5ar2 lower that?

27 upvotes 1 year ago

Finasteride and dutasteride are discussed for hair loss, with concerns about their effects on neurosteroids and potential side effects like depression. Alternatives like topical estrogen and lifestyle changes are considered, with varying opinions on mental health and hair regrowth.

community Finasteride does deplete important nuero-active steroids

11 upvotes 3 years ago

Finasteride can reduce neuroactive steroids, causing side effects like depression, anxiety, and sexual dysfunction. Some users experience persistent symptoms after stopping finasteride, while others use alternative treatments like topical solutions.

community Creatine is the opposite of minoxidil !

324 upvotes 11 months ago

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.

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