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    GlossaryChronic Disease (Chronic Illness)

    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 Sunlight: Does it Stimulate Hair Growth or Hair Loss?

      in Research/Science  64 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses whether sunlight exposure affects hair growth or loss, with mixed anecdotes and theories but no clear consensus. Some suggest moderate sunlight can benefit hair by providing vitamin D, while others doubt its effectiveness compared to treatments like Minoxidil or finasteride.

      community Rosemary oil, peppermint oil, mucuna pruriens - two weeks in

      in Treatment  83 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user who is trying alternative treatments, such as mucuna pruriens dissolved in water/alcohol and a blend of jojoba oil, rosemary oil, and peppermint oil, for hair loss. Other users have shared anecdotal evidence, discussed the potential effectiveness of certain treatments, and questioned the time sensitivity of experimenting with new treatments.

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

      in Chat  7 upvotes 1 year 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 1 year of Oral Fin and Oral Min

      in Progress Pictures  129 upvotes 1 week ago
      The user has been using 1 mg oral finasteride, 2.5 mg oral minoxidil, keto shampoo, topical minoxidil, and supplements for hair loss but hasn't seen expected progress. Suggestions include trying dutasteride, increasing oral minoxidil dosage, microneedling, and checking for other conditions or deficiencies.

      community Wtf have we been doing for the last 30 years

      in Treatment  548 upvotes 7 months ago
      Hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride work but have side effects. A permanent cure is still not available due to the complexity of hair loss and limited investment.