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    GlossaryChronic Disease (Chronic Condition)

    long-lasting medical condition requiring ongoing management

    A chronic disease, also known as a chronic illness or long-term disease, is a medical condition that persists for a long duration, typically longer than three months, and often requires ongoing medical attention or limits daily activities. Examples include diabetes, heart disease, and chronic respiratory conditions. These diseases can be managed but are usually not curable, necessitating continuous care and lifestyle adjustments to improve quality of life and prevent complications.

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      community First 3 pics are at 6 months .5 mg fin daily, last 3 are 13 months

      in Progress Pictures  78 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user experienced improved hair at 6 months using 0.5 mg finasteride daily but noticed more scalp visibility and potential hair loss at 13 months, questioning if this was due to shedding or the treatment not working. Some respondents suggested the possibility of a shed or scalp inflammation, while others observed improvements or advised checking for underlying scalp conditions.

      community 6 months finasteride and 5 months dutasteride

      in Progress Pictures  19 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      A 22-year-old switched from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss treatment, also using RU58841, and is managing hypothyroidism. Despite ongoing shedding, they report some improvement and plan to continue dutasteride for a year before considering minoxidil.

      community Let's talk about natural options and last resorts.

      in Chat  7 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user discusses their long struggle with hair loss, considering various treatments like hair transplants, hair systems, and natural methods such as micro-needling, vitamin supplements, and a healthy lifestyle. They express concerns about side effects from drugs like finasteride and ultimately lean towards using a hair system for better appearance and confidence.

      community Minoxidil Finasteride heart problems

      in Update  97 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user experienced heart problems after taking 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil and is considering quitting minoxidil. Others discussed their experiences with heart issues and minoxidil, with some suggesting topical minoxidil as a safer alternative.