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    GlossaryPain

    unpleasant sensation signaling potential or actual tissue damage

    Pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage. It serves as a warning signal to the body, prompting protective actions. For professionals, pain can be classified into various types, such as acute or chronic, and can be assessed using scales to determine its intensity and impact on a patient's quality of life.

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      community Painkillers May Block Minoxidil

      in Research/Science  16 upvotes 1 week ago
      Painkillers like Aspirin may reduce Minoxidil's effectiveness by inhibiting the enzyme PGHS-1, which is crucial for hair growth. Using NSAIDs that inhibit COX-2 or combining Minoxidil with PGF2/E2 analogues or retinoids may enhance its efficacy.

      community Scalp pain, diffuse thinning and Fin+nizoral

      in Chat  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experiencing scalp pain and diffuse hair thinning is taking finasteride and using Nizoral shampoo. They plan to continue finasteride for 6 months and consider adding minoxidil if no improvement is seen.

      community Topical Minoxidil is a pain in the ass for diffuse thinners

      in Minoxidil  95 upvotes 2 years ago
      Topical minoxidil being a difficult product to apply, with users considering finasteride, RU58841, and oral minoxidil as alternative treatments for diffuse thinning hair. Other advice includes shaving the head in the first 3 months of using minoxidil and finding ways to apply it without saturating the hair.

      community Is regrowth normally painfully slow?

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user is experiencing slow but solid hair regrowth using topical finasteride, oral minoxidil, keto shampoo, microneedling, RU58841, and rosemary oil. Another user suggests being grateful for the dense coverage.