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    GlossaryAntibiotic Resistance (drug resistance)

    bacteria evolve to survive drugs meant to kill them

    Antibiotic resistance, also known as antimicrobial resistance (AMR), occurs when bacteria evolve mechanisms to withstand the drugs designed to kill them. This makes standard treatments less effective, leading to persistent infections and increasing the risk of spreading resistant strains.

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      community Progress, 2nd shed and Drug resistance

      in Progress Pictures  28 upvotes 2 years ago
      User shares 8-month progress on oral finasteride and minoxidil, noting initial success followed by a second shed. They seek advice on drug resistance and pill efficacy, with responses suggesting to push through the shed and consider the impact of cycling off minoxidil.

      community How much faith do you have in Kintor?

      in Research/Science  18 upvotes 4 years ago
      KX-826 is a potential hair loss treatment, with users discussing its effectiveness compared to finasteride and concerns about its trial results. Some users express skepticism about new treatments, while others discuss the potential of androgen receptor degraders and the need to manage drug resistance.

      community [22m] Is it time for a transplant?

      in Progress Pictures  56 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 22-year-old is experiencing aggressive hair loss despite using minoxidil and finasteride and is considering a hair transplant but lacks funds. The discussion includes advice on treatments like dutasteride, microneedling, and lifestyle changes, with mixed opinions on the timing and effectiveness of a transplant at a young age.