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    GlossaryDelusional Infestation

    false belief of being infested with parasites or insects

    Delusional Infestation, also known as Delusional Parasitosis or Ekbom Syndrome, is a psychiatric condition where individuals falsely believe they are infested with parasites, insects, or other organisms. Despite the absence of any medical evidence, sufferers may experience intense itching, skin lesions from excessive scratching, and a persistent conviction that they are infested, often leading to significant distress and impairment in daily functioning.

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      community Improvement or Delusional? 21M

      in Is this regrowth?  4 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user is using topical finasteride, keto shampoo, microneedling, and tretinoin for hair loss and is considering adding pyrilutamide. They notice some improvement at the temples and seek advice on whether to focus on cosmetic results despite daily shedding.

      community Is my brother balding or am I delusional?

      in Satire  796 upvotes 2 days ago
      The conversation humorously discusses hair loss treatments, suggesting minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, nizoral shampoo, and various unconventional methods. It also includes jokes about hairlines and the effectiveness of these treatments.

      community 4 years 0.5mg fin progress. Should I add more?

      in Progress Pictures  11 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user has been using 0.5mg finasteride daily for 4 years and is considering adding minoxidil, either oral or topical, to improve hairline density. They are also contemplating a hair transplant and have been using derma rolling and ketoconazole inconsistently.

      community Hairline hairs wont grow past a certain length :(

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user shared their experience with hair loss treatments, including topical minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, and microneedling, noting significant hair regrowth except at the hairline. They plan to start oral minoxidil and switch to a combination treatment, while another user mentioned that some miniaturized hairs may not fully recover.