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    GlossaryImmunosuppression

    reduction of immune system activity or effectiveness

    Immunosuppression, also known as immune suppression, refers to the reduction of the activation or efficacy of the immune system. This can be a deliberate process, such as when medications are used to prevent the body from rejecting a transplanted organ, or it can occur as a side effect of treatments like chemotherapy. It can also result from certain diseases that inherently weaken the immune response.

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      in Research/Science  123 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post discusses the side effects of various drugs causing excess hair growth, questioning why only minoxidil is used in the hair loss industry. The conversation includes users sharing their experiences and concerns about potential side effects of these drugs, with some preferring baldness over potential health risks.

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      in Satire  270 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation humorously suggests using immunosuppressants like ciclosporine and oral minoxidil for hair regrowth, with a satirical plan involving hair transplants from family members. It highlights the side effects and impracticality of such treatments, emphasizing the post's satirical nature.

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