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GlossaryEating Disorders (EDs)

serious mental health conditions involving abnormal eating behaviors

Eating Disorders (EDs) are serious mental health conditions characterized by abnormal or disturbed eating habits, which can include extreme restriction of food intake, excessive eating, or unhealthy behaviors like purging. Common types include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder, and they can lead to severe physical and psychological complications, requiring comprehensive treatment involving medical, nutritional, and psychological support.

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research Examination of the Elemental Composition of Hair in Cholelithiasis, Kidney Stones, Hypertension, and Diabetes by Scanning Electron Microscopy and Energy Dispersive Spectrometry

9 citations, January 2014 in “Journal of analytical & bioanalytical techniques”

The study did not conclude whether hair can reliably indicate kidney stones, cholelithiasis, hypertension, or diabetes.

Case Report: Two Individuals With AEBP1-Related Classical-Like EDS - Further Clinical Characterisation and Description of Novel AEBP1 Variants

research Case Report: Two Individuals With AEBP1-Related Classical-Like EDS - Further Clinical Characterisation and Description of Novel AEBP1 Variants

1 citations, April 2023 in “Frontiers in Genetics”

The document concludes that individuals with a rare genetic disorder linked to the AEBP1 gene may experience a unique type of hair loss and should be monitored for heart issues.

research SEM/SDD-EDS: An Analytical Tool to Identify Waterborne Micro Minerals Pickup in Human Scalp Hair Cuticle Due to Water Quality

May 2017 in “Journal of microscopy and ultrastructure”

Water quality affects mineral content in hair, and coconut oil can protect against damage.

research Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency in a Patient with Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

1 citations, June 2019 in “Current developments in nutrition”

A patient with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome improved after treatment for fat malabsorption and essential fatty acid deficiency.

research Oculoplastic Surgery Atlas: Eyelid Disorders

August 2002 in “British journal of ophthalmology”

Surgical excision is the best treatment for SCC, but intralesional cidofovir might be a viable alternative.

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community Where does time go? Turning 30 soon and been on treatment for 8 years.

in Update 267 upvotes 3 years ago

User started fin/min/niz at 23, switched to Dut at 24, and has been on treatments for 7 years. Despite occasional doubts, hair improved and user advises sticking with treatments.

community i like to think i revived my head

in Progress Pictures 740 upvotes 2 weeks ago

The user experienced hair regrowth using finasteride and topical minoxidil, with consistent application and lifestyle changes like using cold water and exercising. They noted initial shedding when restarting minoxidil but saw positive results over six months.

community Blocking DHT helps slow down aging or increases it?

in Research/Science 8 upvotes 2 years ago

Blocking DHT may slow down aging and improve skin, with users reporting positive effects from finasteride. Minoxidil and RU58841 are also mentioned as treatments.

community Finasteride works like viagra for me

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 153 upvotes 3 months ago

Finasteride increased libido for some users, with effects normalizing after a few weeks to months. Other treatments mentioned include Dutasteride and Minoxidil.

community 25M, 1 year mark on 1mg Finasteride ,1ml Min one time a day before sleep

in Progress Pictures 142 upvotes 10 months ago

A 25-year-old man shared his one-year progress pictures showing hair regrowth after using 1mg of finasteride and 1ml of minoxidil daily before sleep. Commenters are impressed and hopeful, asking about the timeline of his improvements.

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