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GlossaryHIV-2

virus causing a less common, slower-progressing HIV infection

HIV-2, or Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 2, is a virus that causes a form of HIV infection, similar to but less common and generally less aggressive than HIV-1. It is primarily found in West Africa and is characterized by a slower progression to AIDS and lower transmission rates compared to HIV-1.

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Skin Diseases and Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Patients With HIV/AIDS at the City Institute for Skin and Venereal Diseases in Belgrade: A Case Series of 38 Patients

research Skin Diseases and Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Patients With HIV/AIDS at the City Institute for Skin and Venereal Diseases in Belgrade: A Case Series of 38 Patients

2 citations, September 2013 in “Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology”

HIV-positive patients, especially men who have sex with men, had a high rate of skin diseases and sexually transmitted infections.

research HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis in Transgender Women: A Subgroup Analysis of the iPrEx Trial

210 citations, November 2015 in “The Lancet HIV”

PrEP for HIV is less effective in transgender women mainly due to low adherence to the treatment.

research 5α-Reductase Inhibitors, Antiviral and Anti-Tumor Activities of Some Steroidal Cyanopyridinone Derivatives

26 citations, October 2011 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules”

Some newly made compounds are promising for treating enlarged prostate, hair loss, viruses, and prostate cancer, and might be better than current drugs.

research Disease Versus Disease: How One Disease May Ameliorate Another

21 citations, January 2006 in “Pediatrics”

Some diseases can improve the outcomes of other diseases, leading to new treatment possibilities.

research Spironolactone and XPB: An Old Drug with a New Molecular Target

18 citations, May 2020 in “Biomolecules”

Spironolactone, a heart and liver drug, has new uses including cancer treatment, viral infection prevention, and skin condition improvement.

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community So we have 20k dollars human like machines available but no new effective treatment for hairloss since finasteride :)

in Chat 237 upvotes 1 month ago

There have been no new effective hair loss treatments since finasteride, despite technological advancements. Current treatments include finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841, with ongoing challenges and potential future solutions in research.

community Nine Month Progress: Bless The Person Who Developed Finasteride And Minoxidil (20M)

in Progress Pictures 587 upvotes 11 months ago

A user shared a nine-month hair regrowth progress using 5mg oral Minoxidil and 1.25mg oral Finasteride daily, with noticeable improvement and no side effects, despite a high-protein diet, occasional smoking, and regular exercise. They also mentioned using keto shampoo and having naturally increased body hair by about 10%.

community It’s crazy how it’s 2018 and the only hair loss treatments we have feature undesirable side effects and/or aren’t even effective for many people.

136 upvotes 6 years ago

Hair loss treatments, including minoxidil, dermarolling, finasteride, dutasteride, hair transplants, hair systems, and shaving the head. The conversation covers various opinions on these treatments and mentions possible side effects as well as alternatives like wigs, vitamins, and lifestyle changes. The post expresses disappointment that there has been no major breakthrough in the field of hair loss treatments despite decades of research.

community Should I dedicate my university studies to solving hair loss?

in Research/Science 373 upvotes 1 year ago

A 20 year old male who is balding and considering switching to a biology/chemistry program in order to find a low-cost, accessible solution for hair loss. Replies discuss the merits of this idea as well as potential treatments such as Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, TM5614, and ADQ.

community 8 months apart on the mother of all stacks

in Progress Pictures 151 upvotes 1 year ago

User Tricky9555 tried various hair loss treatments for 8 months with no visible results. Others suggested considering a hair transplant, checking thyroid levels, and being patient for up to 24 months for potential results.

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