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    GlossaryDisease Duration

    length of time a person has had a disease

    Disease Duration refers to the length of time a person has been affected by a particular disease, from the initial onset of symptoms to either recovery or the current point in time. This term is important for both patients and healthcare professionals as it can influence treatment decisions, prognosis, and the understanding of disease progression.

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      community Fresh off the press: Dutasteride may cause chronic infertility

      in Research/Science  643 upvotes 8 months ago
      Dutasteride may cause chronic infertility by reducing semen volume and motility, with concerns about irreversible prostate fibrosis. Users consider switching to finasteride or using treatments like minoxidil and microneedling, weighing hair preservation against fertility.

      community Having androgen receptor density and sensitivity at wrong f*ing place

      in Satire  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on the use of topical minoxidil, microneedling, finasteride, and dutasteride, while debating the role of testosterone and DHT in hair loss. It also touches on the potential liver health impacts of these treatments and the genetic sensitivity of hair follicles to androgens.

      community My Theory Of Androgenic Alopecia

      in Research/Science  17 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      Hair loss is linked to cellular physiology and the IGF-1 to TGF-B1 ratio, not just androgen sensitivity. The theory lacks evidence, while finasteride and minoxidil are effective treatments.

      community What I hate about being told to shave my head

      in Chat  258 upvotes 4 months ago
      Hair loss challenges and identity issues, with opinions on using finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplants versus accepting baldness. Some find shaving more work, while others stress personal choice and self-perception.