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    GlossaryBody Weight (Mass)

    total mass of an individual's body

    Body weight, also known as body mass, refers to the total mass of an individual's body, typically measured in kilograms or pounds. It is a crucial indicator of health, used to assess nutritional status, calculate dosages for medications, and evaluate the risk of various medical conditions such as obesity, malnutrition, and cardiovascular diseases.

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      community Massive hair gains! Hope! May this post be a light to you in dark phases when all other lights go out

      in Progress Pictures  193 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 27-year-old man saw significant hair regrowth after starting a regimen in January that included topical minoxidil with finasteride, vitamins D and B12, fish oil, zinc with magnesium, quitting smoking, and intermittent fasting. People commented on the effectiveness of minoxidil in Southern populations and asked about the details and timeline of his treatment.

      community Massive study on finasteride side effects released

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  83 upvotes 1 year ago
      The release of a study on 5a-reductase inhibitors (finasteride and dutasteride) which showed an increased risk of depression, dementia, decreased libido, and reduced semen load as potential side effects; discussion around other forms of hair loss treatments such as topical minoxidil, RU58841, or opting to accept baldness; and advice to consider professional help for deeper issues related to hair loss.

      community Massive preliminary success with my thorough regime

      in Update  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      A 28-year-old male reported significant hair regrowth after 5 weeks using a regime including Minoxidil, Ketozolin shampoo, microneedling, hyaluronic acid, saw palmetto, pumpkin seed, MSM, frankincense, zinc, multivitamins, and vitamin D. He also noted improvements in digestion, dry eyes, and skin health, and observed beard growth from microneedling.

      community Masseter Muscles and the Tension Theory of Baldness

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses the tension theory of baldness, suggesting that over-developed masseter muscles may harm hair follicles. Botox injections to relax these muscles reportedly led to an 18% increase in hair count in men with AGA.