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GlossaryOpportunistic pathogen

microorganism causing disease in weakened immune systems

An opportunistic pathogen is a type of microorganism that normally doesn't cause disease in a healthy individual but can lead to infections when the person's immune system is weakened or compromised. For example, people with conditions like HIV/AIDS, undergoing chemotherapy, or taking immunosuppressive drugs are more susceptible to these pathogens.

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research Opportunistic Pathogenic Fungal Co-Infections Are Prevalent in Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients: Are They Risk Factors for Disease Severity?

17 citations , October 2020 in “South African Medical Journal”

Fungal infections are common in severe COVID-19 cases but their impact on disease severity is unclear.

research The Human Innate Immune Protein Calprotectin Elicits a Multi-Metal Starvation Response in Pseudomonas Aeruginosa

May 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)”

Calprotectin starves Pseudomonas aeruginosa of essential metals, affecting its growth and resistance.

research Pityrosporum Species as a Cause of Allergy and Infection

89 citations , May 1999 in “Allergy”

The yeast Pityrosporum ovale can cause skin allergies and infections, and antifungal treatments like ketoconazole are effective against it.

research Natural Pathogens of Laboratory Animals and Their Effects on Research

28 citations , January 2000 in “Medical Mycology”

Fungal infections in lab animals can interfere with research.

research Possible Role of ILC1 in the Pathogenesis of Alopecia Areata

3 citations , April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”

ILC1 cells contribute to hair loss in alopecia areata.

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community I was wrong about Dutastride. Let the I told you so comments rain in.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 74 upvotes 1 month ago

Switching from dutasteride to finasteride caused increased hair loss, dandruff, depression, and erectile dysfunction. The user plans to return to dutasteride, possibly with minoxidil, and is considering dosing strategies to manage side effects and regrowth.

community Why isn't anyone using Way-316606? If it works then it grows a full head of hair back on most people

in Treatment 134 upvotes 9 months ago

Way-316606 is considered a potential hair loss treatment but is avoided due to safety concerns and lack of research. Minoxidil and Finasteride are preferred as established treatments.

community Upcoming treatment ideas in the future

in Research/Science 10 upvotes 1 year ago

Exploring future hair loss treatments, including immunosuppressants for hair transplants and hair cloning, with a focus on leveraging research from other medical fields. Current treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are effective for most, but there's a call for more funding and innovation in the hair loss industry.

community Sugar and Hair loss connections

in Research/Science 41 upvotes 6 months ago

High sugar diets may worsen hair loss by increasing 5α-reductase activity and androgen levels, especially in women with PCOS. A low sugar diet might reduce scalp DHT levels, similar to finasteride, but genetics also significantly influence hair loss.

community Medications that cause extra hair growth

in Research/Science 123 upvotes 2 years ago

The post discusses the side effects of various drugs causing excess hair growth, questioning why only minoxidil is used in the hair loss industry. The conversation includes users sharing their experiences and concerns about potential side effects of these drugs, with some preferring baldness over potential health risks.

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