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GlossaryNumbness (Paresthesia)

loss of sensation or tingling feeling in a body part

Numbness, also known as paresthesia, is a loss of sensation or a tingling feeling in a part of the body. It can result from various causes, including nerve compression, poor circulation, or underlying medical conditions such as diabetes or multiple sclerosis.

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research Postsurgical Paresthesias of the Occipital Region: A Case Report

September 2011 in “PM&R”

The man's scalp tightness after hair surgery affects his life and work, and it's unclear if it's due to the surgery or a mental health issue.

research Thallium

12 citations, August 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks”

Thallium exposure can cause serious health issues, including nerve damage and hair loss.

research Improvement of the Differential Diagnostics of Acute Oral and Inhalation Poisoning by Thallium Compounds, Pathohistology and Treatment Strategy (Based on Group Cases)

December 2023 in “Ukraïnsʹkij žurnal sučasnih problem toksikologìï/Ukraïnsʹkij Žurnal Sučasnih Problem Toksikologìï”

Better diagnosis and control of thallium poisoning are needed to prevent severe outcomes.

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community A New Therapeutic Channel to Come Soon: Hair Follicle Sugar Metabolism and Aldose Reductase

in Research/Science 130 upvotes 3 years ago

Hair loss therapies focusing on hair follicle sugar metabolism and aldose reductase. Potential treatments include magnesium supplements, avoiding high glycemic index foods, and antioxidants.