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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 Non-Infective Mucocutaneous Presentations of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection

8 citations , August 1997 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology”

Most HIV patients develop skin symptoms that can indicate the stage of their disease.

research Dermatologic Manifestations of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection

53 citations , November 1992 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings”

HIV can cause unusual and severe skin problems that are hard to treat.

Clinical Dermatoscopical Response of Glycyrrhizinic Acid 0.1% Spray in Treating External Anogenital Warts in HIV Patients: A Case Series

research Clinical Dermatoscopical Response of Glycyrrhizinic Acid 0.1% Spray in Treating External Anogenital Warts in HIV Patients: A Case Series

April 2021 in “HIV & AIDS Review”

Glycyrrhizinic acid spray showed limited effectiveness in treating anogenital warts in HIV patients with low CD4 levels.

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.

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community Horrible news, Stemson Therapeutics has shut down

in Technology 193 upvotes 1 year ago

Stemson Therapeutics has shut down, disappointing those seeking a hair loss cure. Current treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride are discussed, with some users experiencing side effects and exploring alternatives like PP405.

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The conversation discusses why the difference between donor and balding hair isn't studied more to find a cure for hair loss. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

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in Research/Science 373 upvotes 3 years 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 Blood DHT Levels – before and after creatine

in Research/Science 41 upvotes 3 years ago

The impact of creatine on DHT levels, and whether it could cause accelerated male pattern baldness (MPB). The user taking a 5 alpha reductase inhibitor found that their DHT levels actually reduced despite taking creatine for nine weeks. Replies suggested looking into testosterone levels as well and debating the safety of creatine use in relation to MPB.

community I would like to know Barcelona keeper Ter Stegen’s hair growth regimen

in Is this regrowth? 399 upvotes 3 years ago

Barcelona goalkeeper Ter Stegen's hair growth regimen, which is believed to include a transplant and other treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, PRP injections, DUT injections, and possibly stem cells.

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