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highly toxic protein from rosary pea seeds causing cell death

Abrin is a highly toxic protein found in the seeds of the rosary pea (Abrus precatorius). It inhibits protein synthesis in cells, leading to cell death, and can be fatal if ingested, inhaled, or injected even in small amounts.

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community Still shedding like this everyday 9 months straight on fin and min. Should I switch to dut?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 54 upvotes 2 years ago

A user reporting an extended shedding period of 9 months while using finasteride and minoxidil, and other users offering advice on treatments such as dutasteride, multivitamin, biotin, rosemary oil, Kiel's magic elixir, hair extensions, changing hair color, healing crystals, and seeing a dermatologist.

community Are these safe levels to start taking Finasteride (M, 25)?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 11 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses concerns about starting finasteride with low testosterone levels, with one person suggesting finasteride might increase testosterone and decrease DHT, and another advising to pay attention to thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels.

community 10 month update! Fin/min/dermaroller/niz

438 upvotes 5 years ago

A 10 month update on the effectiveness of a hair loss treatment regimen involving minoxidil, finasteride, dermarolling and nizoral. Questions were asked about using minoxidil alone, dermaroller length, age, and when results were seen.

community Y'all ever watch older movies?

in Chat 63 upvotes 11 months ago

The conversation reflects on how hair loss was portrayed in older movies as a natural part of aging, contrasting with today's media where balding is less visible due to treatments like finasteride and hair transplants. Participants also discuss the difference in societal attitudes towards hair loss and appearance in past generations compared to the present.

community Topical fin/min 3 month progress

in Progress Pictures 359 upvotes 1 year ago

A 27 year old's 3-month progress with topical finasteride and minoxidil solution, combined with weekly Nizoral shampoo. Replies to the post discuss the user's results, which are considered impressive, as well as the regimen used.

community Started balding at 20, tried everything, gave up. Then got a custom hair piece & it helped me embrace being bald! AMA

in Hair Systems 488 upvotes 2 years ago

A user who started balding at 20 trying different treatments to combat hair loss before eventually embracing being bald and getting a custom hair piece as an option. Various people commented on his looks with and without the wig, generally agreeing that he looked better bald.

community oral minoxidil is coming in clutch fr

in Satire 641 upvotes 2 years ago

. This conversation is a satire post about a user who appears to have an abundance of hair, with other users commenting and asking questions about the treatments they use for their hair loss. Treatments discussed include minoxidil and finasteride.

community Stopped minoxidil for a year after a year of using it. Starting again.

in Minoxidil 158 upvotes 2 years ago

? This post by PastelDeUva discusses their experience with Minoxidil and Finasteride for hair loss treatments, which they stopped using for a year before resuming due to family's negative opinion. After restarting, they posted photos of the progression/regression of their hairline and are now planning on adding finasteride and dermarolling in order to get good results.