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    GlossaryNon-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

    excess fat accumulates in the liver without significant alcohol consumption

    Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is a condition where excess fat builds up in the liver of people who drink little to no alcohol. It is often associated with obesity, insulin resistance, and metabolic syndrome, and can progress to more severe liver damage, such as non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), fibrosis, or cirrhosis if left untreated.

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      community Connection between finasteride and nafld?

      in Research/Science  6 upvotes   5 days ago
      Finasteride may affect liver function and cortisol levels, potentially linking it to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). More research is needed to understand this connection fully.

      community Nuclear Stack Ineffective: Oral DUT/FIN/MIN/RU - NAFLD?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes   1 month ago
      The user experienced severe hair shedding despite using oral finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, and RU58841, and was diagnosed with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD). They are considering switching to topical treatments due to the ineffectiveness of their current regimen.

      community Is this true? Is long term taking fin harmful to the liver?

      in Chat  123 upvotes   7 months ago
      The conversation discusses whether long-term use of finasteride (Fin) is harmful to the liver, with various opinions on side effects and comparisons to other substances. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride, minoxidil (Min), and RU58841 (RU).

      community Male pattern baldness, and mental health

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  327 upvotes   6 months ago
      A 48-year-old man has been using minoxidil for 15 years and considered finasteride but stopped due to potential side effects. He is concerned about his mental health and the impact of hair loss on self-image, and he encourages support among men experiencing hair loss.