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    GlossaryPathophysiology

    study of how diseases disrupt normal biological functions

    Pathophysiology is the study of how normal biological processes are altered by disease. It involves understanding the changes in body functions that result from illness or injury, helping to explain the mechanisms behind symptoms and guide treatment strategies.

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      highly targeted anti-androgen that might have minimal systemic effects

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      research Pathophysiology of Vitiligo

      72 citations, November 1997 in “Clinics in dermatology”
      Vitiligo is a skin condition causing white patches, likely due to an autoimmune issue.
      Pathophysiology of Behçet's Disease

      research Pathophysiology of Behçet's Disease

      34 citations, October 2011 in “Pathology Research International”
      Behçet's Disease may be caused by genetic and environmental factors leading to abnormal immune responses, and stress management and new treatments could improve patient outcomes.
      Pathophysiology of the Burn Scar

      research Pathophysiology of the Burn Scar

      10 citations, January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks”
      Burn scars heal abnormally and more research is needed to find better treatments.
      Pathophysiology of Burn Scars

      research Pathophysiology of Burn Scars

      3 citations, January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks”
      Burn scars form abnormally due to changes in wound healing, and more research is needed to improve treatments.

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      in Research/Science  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation provides scientific sources on hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and others, aiming to help individuals make informed decisions about their treatment options. It also discusses phytochemicals as alternative treatments due to concerns about side effects from drug-based therapies.

      community Connection between finasteride and nafld?

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 4 months 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 Oxytocin, empathy, hair, and cinnamon

      in General  136 upvotes 4 months ago
      Low oxytocin levels in hair are linked to reduced empathy and may affect hair growth. Cinnamic acid can promote hair growth by activating oxytocin receptors.

      community How do we only have two treatments to combat hair loss at this point in time?

      in Chat  211 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post discusses frustration over the limited and not always effective treatments for hair loss, mainly Minoxidil and Finasteride. The conversation includes mentions of potential new treatments like GT20029, HMI-115, CosmeRNA, KX-826, and microneedling, but also highlights the challenges of funding and prioritizing research in this area.

      community Got a microscope camera. Here’s the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair

      in Progress Pictures  492 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user who shared progress pictures of their scalp using a microscope camera, demonstrating the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair. Various explanations for the cause of this were discussed, such as DHT build-up in scalp sebum causing an autoimmune response leading to inflammation and eventual hair loss, with some suggesting a do-it-yourself treatment involving adding ascorbic acid powder to shampoo.