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    Glossary Chronic Pain

    ...condition where pain persists for over three months

    Chronic pain, also known as persistent pain, is pain that lasts for more than three months or beyond the normal healing time of an injury. Unlike acute pain, which serves as a warning signal of injury, chronic pain can persist even after the initial cause has been treated or resolved, often affecting a person's quality of life and mental health. It can result from conditions like arthritis, nerve damage, or fibromyalgia, and may require a multidisciplinary approach for effective management.

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      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 The Nuts and Bolts of Low-level Laser (Light) Therapy

      1057 citations , November 2011 in “Annals of Biomedical Engineering”
      This review discusses the applications of low level laser therapy (LLLT) in wound healing, pain reduction, and treating various conditions, but reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight the need for randomized controlled trials for serious diseases.

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      April 2014 in “Medical Clinics of North America”
      Accurate diagnosis and tailored treatment are crucial for managing common primary care symptoms.

      research Radiographic Findings of Shoulder Involvement in Ankylosing Spondylitis

      July 2016 in “Reumatología Clínica (English Edition)”
      This review discusses the wide range of physiologic skin changes during pregnancy and highlights less frequently recognized changes, based on literature from the past decade, without reporting new clinical results.

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      community The Real Reason For Hair Loss?

      9 months ago
      Hair loss is linked to scalp fibrosis and tension, which result from chronic mechanical stress and androgenic signaling. Treatments include blocking androgens with finasteride, promoting hair growth with topical minoxidil, and improving scalp mobility through exercises.

      community Could coffee contribute to hair loss?

       4 upvotes 4 years ago
      Coffee may negatively impact hair health due to its vasoconstrictor effects, potential to increase DHT, and interference with nutrient absorption. There is no strong clinical evidence linking caffeine to hair loss or regrowth in humans, but moderation is advised.

      community Hair Loss Journey so far and where to now (22yo)

      in Is this regrowth?  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss and is using topical finasteride, rosemary oil, caffeine, microneedling, low-level laser therapy, scalp massages, ketoconazole shampoo, and various vitamins and supplements. They are concerned about potential gynecomastia and are considering using minoxidil if current treatments do not stop hair loss or promote regrowth.
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      community 22M Seeking Advice: Gyno, Insulin Resistance and Hair Loss Solutions

      in General  269 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 22-year-old is experiencing hair loss and anxiety, trying treatments like topical finasteride, rosemary oil, caffeine, microneedling, low-level laser therapy, scalp massages, ketoconazole shampoo, and various vitamins. They are concerned about potential gynecomastia and are considering using minoxidil if current treatments don't stop hair loss or promote regrowth.

      community Serious Oral Minoxidil Side Effects

       30 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user experienced severe side effects, including heart-related symptoms, after increasing their oral minoxidil dosage to 5 mg, leading them to stop the medication and seek medical advice. Many users advised against high doses of oral minoxidil, suggesting anxiety as a possible cause, and recommended consulting a doctor or switching to topical treatments.