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abnormal hardening of body tissues

Sclerosis refers to the abnormal hardening of body tissues, often due to excessive growth of fibrous tissue. This condition can affect various organs and systems, such as in multiple sclerosis, where it impacts the central nervous system, or in atherosclerosis, where it affects the blood vessels. The hardening can lead to impaired function of the affected tissues or organs.

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community Vitamin D deficiency strongly correlates with androgenic alopecia, FMPH and telogen effluvium

in Research/Science 157 upvotes 1 month ago

Vitamin D deficiency is linked to hair loss, and supplementation with vitamin D can improve conditions like androgenic alopecia and telogen effluvium. Users discussed various dosages of vitamin D, emphasizing the importance of getting blood tests to determine the appropriate amount.

community Medications that cause extra hair growth

in Research/Science 123 upvotes 1 year ago

The post discusses the side effects of various drugs causing excess hair growth, questioning why only minoxidil is used in the hair loss industry. The conversation includes users sharing their experiences and concerns about potential side effects of these drugs, with some preferring baldness over potential health risks.

community Fin/dut increase in estrogen and autoimmune diseases

in Chat 6 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses the link between increased estrogen and autoimmune diseases, with a focus on avoiding soy and milk. It also mentions treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 for hair loss.

community Why is it so hard to select one

in Satire 636 upvotes 1 week ago

Choosing hair loss treatments is challenging due to concerns about side effects from finasteride and minoxidil. Users suggest starting with topical treatments and gradually increasing dosage, while some recommend oral finasteride for its effectiveness despite potential side effects.

community Progress Jan ‘22-Sept ‘22. Min/fin microneedling. I go out without a hat. I was depressed for a few months in between and lost some gains. Hang in there people.

in Progress Pictures 838 upvotes 2 years ago

A user's progress with hair regrowth after using minoxidil, finasteride, and microneedling treatments for hair loss, which resulted in impressive gains over the span of nine months. Other users asked about exact dosages, frequencies, and side effects used by this user.

community find a cure for this shit already

in Chat 207 upvotes 4 years ago

Treatments used to prevent and treat male pattern baldness, the difficulty in finding a permanent cure for hair loss, and the potential financial motivations of companies not wanting to find a cure.