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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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WNT10A Mutations Are a Frequent Cause of a Broad Spectrum of Ectodermal Dysplasias with Sex-Biased Manifestation Pattern in Heterozygotes

research WNT10A Mutations Are a Frequent Cause of a Broad Spectrum of Ectodermal Dysplasias with Sex-Biased Manifestation Pattern in Heterozygotes

197 citations , June 2009 in “American journal of human genetics”

WNT10A mutations often cause ectodermal dysplasias, with males showing more tooth issues than females.

research Detection of Iodine by Scanning Electron Microscopy and Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy Following Contact with an Iodine Releasing Coating

August 2000 in “Microscopy and Microanalysis”

The method successfully visualizes iodine in biological tissues.

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.

research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Adolescents

24 citations , July 2012 in “Current Opinion in Obstetrics & Gynecology”

Early diagnosis and treatment are key to managing health risks in teens with PCOS.

research Early-Onset Androgenetic Alopecia and Endocrine Disruptors

January 2011 in “Journal of biological research”

Endocrine disruptors may cause early hair loss.

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

in Update 267 upvotes 4 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 Blocking DHT helps slow down aging or increases it?

in Research/Science 8 upvotes 3 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 i like to think i revived my head

in Progress Pictures 751 upvotes 1 year 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 I am starting to believe that bloodflow is the reason for hair loss...

in Research/Science 214 upvotes 5 months ago

Hair loss may be linked to blood flow issues, but DHT is considered the main cause. Treatments used include finasteride, RU58841, minoxidil, vitamin D3, microneedling, and dutasteride, but hair loss persists.

community Finasteride works like viagra for me

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 153 upvotes 1 year ago

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

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