research Adverse Effects of Opioid Analgesic Drugs
Opioid painkillers can cause many side effects, including breathing problems and addiction, but are generally considered safe when used properly.
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research An Overlooked Sequela of Long-Term Opioid Analgesic Use: A Case Report on Central Adrenal Insufficiency
Long-term opioid use can cause a serious condition where the adrenal glands don't work properly, which doctors should watch out for.
research Sex Differences in Opioid-Mediated Effects: Role of Androgens
Men and women react differently to opioids, with hormones potentially influencing these differences.
research S1 Opioid Receptor Agonists and Serum Prostate-Specific Antigen Level: Is There a Role for Prostate Cancer Control and Chemoprevention?
Opioid use may lower PSA levels, suggesting a possible role in prostate cancer control; PSA testing is useful for detecting prostate cancer; serum triglycerides are not linked to prostate cancer risk; and higher urethral PSA levels may be associated with local hormone activity.
research Delta Opioid Receptors Presynaptically Regulate Cutaneous Mechanosensory Neuron Input to the Spinal Cord Dorsal Horn
Delta opioid receptors help regulate touch sensation by reducing neurotransmitter release in the spinal cord.
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5 / 17 resultscommunity Why do people who do hard drugs have great hair?
People with great hair despite drug use likely have good genes. Some believe opioids might slow hair loss by lowering testosterone and DHT levels.
community Microneedling as monotherapy? Combined with castor-, peppermint- and rosemary oil + coffein. Does it work?
The conversation discusses using microneedling combined with castor, peppermint, rosemary oils, and caffeine as a treatment for mild hair loss, aiming to stop or slow down hair loss and potentially regrow hair. The effectiveness of this treatment without side effects is uncertain, and it may slow hair loss but results vary.
community 2 years Fin + Minoxidil Regrowth
A user shared their two-year progress using 2.5mg finasteride daily and minoxidil twice daily, recently adding topical dutasteride. Another user questioned the high finasteride dosage, noting no benefits over 1mg.
community Quitting kratom stopped my hairloss by 80%
Quitting kratom reduced hair loss by 80% for a 23-year-old male. Others discussed kratom's effects and potential side effects on hair health.
community How much do you guys think diet and sleep affects results?
The conversation discusses whether lifestyle factors like diet and sleep affect hair growth in people with reversible hair loss. Some believe these factors, along with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, can improve hair health, while others argue hair loss is mostly determined by genetics and DHT sensitivity.