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    GlossaryInflammatory Diseases

    conditions where immune system attacks body's own tissues

    Inflammatory diseases are conditions where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own tissues, leading to inflammation. This can cause symptoms like redness, swelling, pain, and loss of function in the affected areas. Examples include rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and inflammatory bowel disease. These diseases can affect various organs and systems, and managing them often requires a combination of medication, lifestyle changes, and sometimes surgery.

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      community I think I’ve finally found the reason for my hair loss

      in Chat  98 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user experienced hair loss since 2019 and tried finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, and ketoconazole shampoo without success. A scalp biopsy showed scarring and inflammation from folliculitis, indicating chronic inflammation was affecting treatment effectiveness.

      community I talked to urologist about Finasteride and just wanted to share what he said

      in Finasteride  232 upvotes 7 years ago
      The effects of Finasteride, a drug used to treat hair loss, prostate problems and other conditions. The post by iaskedadoctor describes the conversations they had with a Urologist about the effects of the drug on DHT levels throughout the body, how lower doses are beneficial in reducing side effects, how erectile dysfunction can be psychological as well as physiological, how morning erections are not necessarily important, and how persistent side effects appear to be rare. People also shared their experiences with taking Finasteride for hair loss, including potential side effects such as reduced ejaculate force and development of man boobs.