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    GlossaryNocebo Effect

    negative expectations cause adverse symptoms despite inactive treatment

    The nocebo effect occurs when negative expectations or beliefs about a treatment or condition cause a person to experience adverse symptoms or a worsening of their condition, even if the treatment is inactive or harmless. For example, if someone believes that a harmless cream will cause skin irritation, they might actually develop a rash due to their negative expectations. This phenomenon is the opposite of the placebo effect, where positive expectations lead to perceived or actual improvements in health.

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      community The closest thing to a cure before hair cloning or genetic via?

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses using finasteride or dutasteride to reduce DHT, CosmeRNA to target androgen receptors, and Minoxidil as a vasodilator for hair growth. The regimen aims to maintain hair by addressing DHT-AR ratio and continuous Minoxidil use.

      community Why I deleted my YouTube channel Part I

      in Update  118 upvotes 4 years ago
      A YouTuber named Kevin, also known as Rider_Of_Roach, who deleted his YouTube channel due to personal attacks and controversy surrounding his views on hair loss treatments. He advocated for FDA-approved treatments like finasteride and minoxidil but faced backlash from those who disagreed with him. The conversation also discusses his past trolling behavior and a lawsuit he filed against a website that published false information about him. Despite some disagreements, many viewers appreciated his research-based content and hope to see him return in the future.

      community Justifications for starting Finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  12 upvotes 5 years ago
      An 18-year-old decided to start taking finasteride for hair loss, justifying it by stating that finasteride is the most effective treatment available and that the risk of side effects is low, with clinical trials showing it stops hair loss in 80% of men. The user encourages others not to be deterred by negative forum posts and to consider their own experience and clinical data.

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      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  78 upvotes 3 years ago
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